Car Culture Has Changed: Youtube's Consequences

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Car Culture has utterly transformed thanks to the power of the internet and possibly most of all - KZbin. From the days of selling DVD's to the craziest car builds on earth being documented, the access the knowledge is unlimited. However does any of this come without any bad consequence? Who was the first automotive KZbinr? Will car builds always be this crazy? Let's talk about it.
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[@ThatDudeinBlue]

What is your favorite car KZbin moment ever?

[@cjskater13]

Gotta be the oj superspreeders running from cops in ford gt

[@Shibes770]

I remember seeing a 240z on KZbin and since it’s been my dream grail car.

[@VQJay_Detailer]

Smokey being Smokey fasho. & what I dislike the most is “takeovers”.

[@carsnob]

Ken's Gymkhanas

[@diveshwarsaravanan1355]

The Gymkhana videos were one.of them for me

[@SirTrinculo]

The good old days of going out to a local meet spot at 8-9PM and it was chill even cops didnt care, that same spot now a days is people doing dumb things for views.

[@tdb19872]

No kidding, I won't even go mear most of these gatherings nowadays.

[@chipdiesel9788]

A guy I work with puts on pretty big biweekly- monthly meets, they communicate with police and usually have a couple on site, the meets act as charity events as well so it brings the better folk out

[@joshuakhaos4451]

That was how car meets were for a long time. But then the Clout chasing crowd and Takeover boys got involved over the last 5-6 years and its basically made that era a by gone era. Hell, I remember in 2011-2012. Street races in my hometown being basically big car meets along with the races. But the Takeover crowd ruined that, Along with all the good spots having been developed now.

[@epiccowboymemes2042]

Kind of anecdotal but okay

[@kylefitzherbert9381]

Only thing ill do is a cruise night at an actual weekly spot where its mostly the 40+ generation. Theres never issues

[@GhostReaper5.0]

Don’t forget Mighty Car mods who was a Huge influence on the car culture World Wide

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Absolutely right. I will 100% mention that in a future video.

[@themike97_58]

Top gear and roadkill got me into cars.

[@tylerhale1696]

@@ThatDudeinBlue did you forget? If so here’s your reminder 😂

[@gregorysteffensen3279]

MCM and Regular Car Reviews practically define my own experience with Car KZbin

[@afroaliens]

First and biggest!

[@Carfreak200.]

You can't forget about the classic car side of KZbin. Started with shows like Roadkill and has now produced super popular channels like Vice Grip Garage, Junkyard Digs. And some great smaller channels like Pole Barn Garage and Sleeperdude

[@jeffmorris2947]

With these guys who i watch regularly along with dude in blue. They will get anything running, from cars, snowmobiles, golf carts , farm implements and old atvs . All more my style than exotic or overpriced builds. And let’s not forget Dylan mccool!

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

and now you cant find old cars for cheap anymore.

[@Glibzer]

Zipties and bias plies, deboss garage

[@austx290]

Absolutely! I drive my classics all year round in North Carolina. I make new friends every time I take one out! I love meeting others car folks.

[@dannyp8674]

If you don’t know it check out uncle Tony’s garage, top tier for knowledge especially mopars

[@RobDahm]

Well done video! I was curious if you had the same opinion of those phases. I was nodding the whole time haha. I hoped building my cars would be interesting enough, since you were killing it reviewing cars.

[@hexhiaa]

the rotary goat is here 👀👀

[@ston_jude_ed]

Only 2 replies lol damn. I mean dahm

[@Eadadong]

bro got THE rotary guy in the comments

[@chrismaina1830]

Aaaaye it's the dorito daddy himself

[@jimjagusiak3593]

If it wasn't for social media likes and comments half of these KZbinrs wouldn't be into cars😂

[@greenmario9518]

Exactly lol, most probably can’t name over 20 cars

[@saxontill5347]

This has been my problem with the KZbin car culture lately thank you for bringing this out to all. It makes me pretty sad that as a 19 year old I can’t relate to any car builds anymore because all are blown so far out of proportion. Nobody ever tries to do a real budget build anymore. I personally would love to see some real money builds where a car is bought for somewhere around 5k and built for 8k overall. And that can show us that only have smaller funds that we can enjoy this hobby too

[@manygatos885]

The problem here is everyone think their car is worth more than it actually is. I wanted a base v6 Pontiac g8 for years and finally can afford one but people want 8k for a car that’s 15 years old with 200k miles People got to realize by keeping these cars at inflated price gouging prices you are keeping the younger generation from enjoying them and will only kill car culture as a whole

[@Weekndautoenthusiast]

Look for smaller channels! I went through so many cars because I compared them to KZbinrs and didn’t think mine were good enough . If there’s a chassis you enjoy or have curiosity in, there’s 100% a relatable small channel who’s just doing it for the love of that car!

[@cheeseontoastbrah]

Just go out any build your own if that's what you want

[@CarHuddle]

I feel like a lot of people primarily see KZbin as a source of income, even before starting their channel, so will try to do the biggest and best thing to attract the views. It's a real shame and just doesn't feel authentic. I make car videos when I have the chance, but even getting access to cars is difficult without a lot of money to back you, so I can see why youtube has become less genuine and more about money, its just a shame..

[@irishwristwatch2487]

79th productions does some real good budget builds

[@ice9dragon]

I got into cars cause I didn't want to pay someone to change my first car's oil, I was broke lol. Went on KZbin to find out how and stumbled upon MCM. I've been a gearhead ever since! Finished my first engine swap over the summer last year. No, it did not take me a day. Took me 3 months lol.

[@Raindrops4891]

The first one is always the longest. Congratz on getting it in lol

[@lucyloo2228]

Man I wish I knew how to swap an engine. I’ve watched 100 videos on how but I just don’t have the confidence and I change oil, change transmission fluid, coil packs, plugs and plug wires, and even put a knew intake on once. The wiring is what scares me.

[@cjpccelerity29]

​@@lucyloo2228 If you're swapping the same engine in, its a piece of piss, but if its a different motor it can be a headache. Ideally its from the same manufacturer and you can either steal the loom and ecu, or do a standalone ecu. You can kinda trail the wiring guide to figure out what goes where

[@TBIRD0625]

This is why my favourite and longest subscribed car channel on here is Mighty Car Mods, they mostly stick to modifying nuggets and weird cars that they like that are usually different from most builds, all while feeling like you're just hanging out talking cars

[@NoBubbles]

You’ve been one of the biggest influences in my perception of car culture. I started watching when you first started your car reviews, I loved that you actually DROVE the cars! 😂

[@holeshot1299]

Started watching this man as soon as I owned my first car👌🏻

[@SweetSandman88]

I don't think it's KZbin's fault that car culture is where it's at. I don't even think the enthusiast has really changed all that much. What has changed is the automotive market. Cars are more expensive than ever. The "fun" cars that are also affordable have been reduced to like...5 options. Used cars are comically expensive if you're looking for something "fun"...it's turned into a bunch of people over-spending and hoping they can hold out until it's worth even more. The EPA has cracked down harder and harder and destroyed the aftermarket...and it's only going to get worse as electrification forces enthusiasts into conformity.

[@yes-vy6bn]

yeah i noticed to buy a 1988 MX-5 (34 years old !!) with 300k miles, its now as expensive as a new car. its wild

[@SweetSandman88]

@@yes-vy6bn so true. I'd say that auction sites like 'Bring a Trailer' and 'Cars and Bids' have had a far worse impact on car culture than KZbin.

[@redbluesome2829]

I feel like there needs to be a distinction made here between car culture as a whole, and tuner/mod culture. Because the custom hot rod scene, classic car scene, and countless other scenes don’t share exactly the same challenges as this.

[@Cykoid]

@@yes-vy6bn i can remember a good 10 years ago anything over $5k for an MX-5 was an absolute ripoff

[@frenchonion4595]

No most of it is KZbin. You got all these channels literally hundreds if not thousands of them covering every single car hyping it up. You got huge channels like donut media doing cheap cars you can buy NOW vids and well... it ain't cheap anymore after that video. There is no honey holes anymore. Back in the day it was a lot more underground, and you had to know stuff now some youtuber hype it up and you have complete rando's buying it with disposable income

[@Fade2BlackSS]

I used to want to get into the KZbin and IG scene and do car stuff. I figured since I go to meets on the regular during the warmer seasons, I might as well record and try to build a following. What I found out was that it took away from the overall experience of being at events because you felt like you needed to be recording. Or that you needed to constantly look for thrilling content. I stopped taking my cameras altogether because of that. Now I just go, enjoy my fellow enthusiasts company and look at dope cars.

[@ObsidianB8]

same tbh and i feel like brining the camera misses the whole point of the meet in the first place sometimes. if i really wanna get some pictures or footage for myself to remember i do it on the roll out when people pull out after the show.

[@360ecoboost]

Lol you guys do you know , you can do a walk around first, then enjoy the show ? The cars are not going anywhere … bring the camera out and show everyone your perspective of it. Either that or get a 360 cam , lol captures everything.

[@Fade2BlackSS]

@@360ecoboost For me, that still takes away from the overall experience of just *being* there. You get there, walk around, record, stop. Then something happens later and you're regretting not getting that captured. That's the mental effect that doing stuff like that does in my opinion. The idea of not having to feel like you need do anything and just be in an environment that you enjoy is nice. I feel like that aspect has been lost over time as we've started incorporating phone and go-pros into our everyday life. (And no, I'm not old.) LOL. It's like going to a concert and having your phone out the whole time...but not actually taking everything in and enjoying the moment. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Treaxvour]

​@Fade2BlackSS 💯 sometimes turning your passion into a job takes a bit of fun out of it.

[@Rev.Match.Reviews]

There are 3 phenomenal car videos that will never leave my brain. Gymkhana 7 blew my mind and I will never forget being 15 or 16 watching it for the first time. Then Rob Dahms AWD burnout, the beginning of his proof of concept. And then a mix of those 2, in the 4 Rotor Racing the Hoonicorn. Even writing this makes me sad, thinking how huge Ken and his brand were... I watched Gym7 back in February and it's still utter excitement all over again, but with a much different subnote knowing he's gone. Even typing this I'm crying knowing the impact Ken made on my automotive experience. RIP43VER

[@Nathsters]

100%

[@BadgerM6]

Yeah really miss KB.

[@joshuakhaos4451]

Matt Farrah was the first car KZbinr that I watched way back high school. His Garage 419 was always a fun watch before school back in the late 2000s. Then I found your channel in 2012, been a fan since.

[@xXPridefulPandaXx]

MCM pioneered the vlog/build style. They were doing it during the car meet compilations era, Moog even made his own music. They may have pioneered syncing to music too. Very underrated 🫡✌🏾🤞🏾✌🏾🤞🏾✌🏾

[@rollandklontz]

The high dollar "budget builds" imo are the worst part of youtube's car culture. While money does make everything easier realistically people do not have moco's giving them hellcat motors.

[@davidryde6296]

That was a F&F concept that was made to fail. If all parents gave their kids cars, sure. No kid is going to toss $20k in mods at a gifted car they actually don't like.

[@robo1000]

Like gears and gasoline, and mighty car mods, I think we need to focus on legal events and really point people towards track days. Cleetus has shown you can fill stands and sell out events. Also will someone please buy Palm Beach international raceway and make it the freedom factory 2.0?

[@romevang]

In the US, Urban sprawl and housing developments have been destroying “legal” events (rather the race tracks themselves). Freedom Factory is currently going through this, not sure what the status is, but a housing developer wants to build a subdivision right next to his track. Whats the biggest reason tracks close? Noise complaints. These tracks are built essentially in the middle of no where, but people keep buying property near them knowing that tracks make noise. It makes no sense. The number of legal places to have these events are dwindling. Some tracks aren’t pulling in enough money to keep it sustainable… so you say legal events, i say where at? Because the places to have them are disappearing.

[@robo1000]

@@romevang sadly, you hit the nail right on the head…

[@pimpustthugni]

To me, mighty car mods was the reason I started watching all the car content that I watch. I also think haggard garage had a big part in the feeling relatable part. Just a bunch of high school/college aged kids building what they can off of a subway salary.

[@streetsamurai_ph]

I entered the car scene relatively late for my age, but you, Gears and Gasoline, Donut Media, Alex/Dakota/Gels from Fitment Industries, Doug DeMuro, and so many others were my inspiration. Your car reviews and opinions and general love for cars inspired me to get my own Toyota MR2 2 years ago. Now I'm starting a KZbin channel in the hopes of inspiring even just one person from the next generation to get into the car culture as well. Thank you!

[@nuttm3gg]

I'd say the biggest issue of all of it stems from most people who are just getting into cars are young, therefore easily swayed. I've always known what I've liked since I was 20 (currently 27). Yes youtube trends have drastically changed the landscape of things. However, as an adult and someone that can separate reality from youtube entertainment, I know what's realistic and what's not. KZbin has never changed what I view on my builds and what I find obtainable.

[@Onlooker71]

Without a doubt, the car build/repair videos and channels had the biggest impact on me. I’ve always loved cars, but knew next to nothing about engines, suspension, brakes, body work, painting, etc… I have learned soooooo much from these channels and greatly enjoyed watching it. I want to thank all of them for their part in car culture.

[@ivtec4fun55]

Moral of the story is KZbin is saturated and to just be yourself and enjoy what you have because the sky is the limit but not everyone will reach those tops or do they need to, to feel the same amount of fun and enjoyment. Like other things we won't speak of, fun has diminishing returns. Go drive the thing!

[@snilloc5689]

i also feel like youtube has created a problem where we watch so many of our influences get into new cars very quickly.. im 25 and deeply in love with the car scene I feel like there is alot to show and express with vehicles all depending on what youre into! But i feel like the youtube car scene makes it feel like cars are really obtainable or you can get into a "project car" fairly easily, but thats not the case. i feel like everytime a youtuber gets into a fairly obtainable car, the youtube tax is then introduced and also with how the used car market is at the moment its crazy, not the mention the price of living! I hope one day to be in a better situation to where i can enjoy the car scene for myself instead of living it through the people i look up to and enjoy watching.

[@Vincetagram]

Tbh watching these guys as a teenager swap cars every month, I thought that was what everybody was doing. Nowadays as a 23 year old I actually know quite a few supercar owners and that just isn’t realistic. I’ve known people to own the same car for years on end. The fastest I’ve seen someone go in and out of a supercar or any high end sports car is maybe like just under a year and that’s at the extreme. Obviously some people treat cars like investments and others happen to buy a car for msrp before the market goes crazy and it now selling their car becomes the easiest way to make $100k in the fastest way possible but still.

[@_Klique]

Agree with all of this!

[@greenmario9518]

I’m just hoping I can find myself some cheap cool cars before they are all ruined

[@Raindrops4891]

Yeah channels that gain big followings quickly becomes unrelatable. Look at cleetus. I used to love his content but now it's just a flex fest that is borderline cringe every episode

[@Vincetagram]

@@Raindrops4891 haven’t watched him since the first big event at the freedom factory(not because I hate him, just grew out of his content I guess), but i started to like channels where ppl keep their cars for longer and either put big miles on them on crazy road trips like shmee with his LT and ford gt and seen through glass with his various 911s and ferrari 360 or work on the same car for years on end like rob dahm. It’s honestlt not interesting seeing everybody just buy a huracan and throw another $100k at it over the course of a year for it to look like all the other modded huracans in socal (vorsteiner or gt3 style front bumper, widebody kit, gt3 or chassis mount wing, and bumper delete w/ custom exhaust and/or turbo/supercharger)

[@austinkoeppen6122]

I remember Rob's $500 car challenge videos, which was what introduced me to Cleetus McFarland.

[@justinturner4850]

I’m 38, I’ve loved cars my whole life. And as an enthusiast I’ve grown up with, and without KZbin. Back in the day, it was so much harder to learn about your car. To learn how to work on it. What problems it may have. My first car was an FCRX7 and back in 2002 nobody knew anything about rotaries in my area. I didn’t know about premix, about oil consumption, or all the other quirks. Option video was my main influence that got me into drifting but I don’t speak Japanese so it was purely the look, sound, and excitement of drifting. Now with KZbin: I’ve bought my STI and my Harley brand new in 2018 and neither one of them has ever been in a shop. Almost all of the mods and maintenance have been done with the guidance of trusted creators’ KZbin tutorials. I’ve saved so much money and headaches. You just have to be able to understand that a lot of it is entertainment, and it’s rarely as easy as it looks.

[@thatmormoncarguy7687]

Shut up kiddo.

[@busehdiem1238]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the original Mighty car mods it seems like everybody has followed them after the fact

[@rabbitweasel]

Appreciate this video covering the positive changes that youtube has had on car culture. It's not just takeovers/clout as the good info/entertainment is still out there.

[@Hype679]

Ngl, as long as they aren't risking public safety (obvious examples are obvious), I even like some of the takeover youtubers. Sliding donuts in a suburb that never got developed, or behind a dead warehouse.

[@DigitalScar14]

Great Video, was expecting a Mighty Car Mods mention. I think they inspired lots of viewers to modify their boring normal cars and learn to enjoy them.

[@TBCG]

Love your channel bro! You’re one of my biggest inspirations! Thankyou!

[@gavinclark50]

Hey bro you doing good work love your energy

[@lucyloo2228]

I watch all your stuff. I’m waiting on your 5th Gen Camaro guys vid…

[@gigasourus]

David you have one of the best car channels on KZbin without a doubt. Thank you for all the content you create and keep up the good work!

[@besticandogolf5901]

Countless auto KZbinrs have been struggling with depression and simplifying their fleets. It’s apparent that many, many neglect what actually makes them happy.

[@baileybehzadi2308]

The death of car magazines and no one distancing themselves from take overs destroyed the scene. Also favorite car KZbin video is turbos and temples from Mighty car mods.

[@stinkbra]

The numbness is VERY true. I've been tracking cars for nearly a decade but never put money into an engine bay. After helping my best friend put a 2j into a GS300 and manual swap it, I was expecting big things. When he told me that after a bunch of extra work he was hitting 300kW (400hp) I was a little let down. Then i drove it and immediately thought "holy f, if this is 400hp WTF is 1000hp!?". KZbin had seriously warped my perspective on power.

[@amsurum195]

I think everything said here is absolutely true, as a younger car enthusiast youtube 100% influenced me, expanded my knowledge of cars, and helped point me in the direction I want to go with my passion for cars. KZbinrs like yourself david, cleetus and adam LZ helped grow my passion in a positive way. I got my foot in the door with my current job and plan on taking it as far as I can go, I'm about to get my first turbo car and it still doesn't feel real. Thank you david

[@R56.n8]

I hope you get it and like it I just got my first turbo car with a six speed it will put a smile on ur face cheek to cheek

[@sonicallstarify]

Lucky, I can't find anything fun or affordable

[@R56.n8]

It took me months of looking so get her done!!!

[@amsurum195]

@@R56.n8 I'm getting a gen 1 mazdaspeed 3

[@R56.n8]

@@amsurum195 hell yeah dope cars

[@johnschauder]

I like the VinWiki approach to automotive KZbin. Just have all the other influencers come to you and tell their stories. It’s a great way to get a ton of verity and meet different personalities. Back that all up with a solid app and I think Ed has found a recipe for success.

[@BladedAngel]

I first found about Rob via DVDs my friends shared to me...I'd put them in my Playstation2 and watched em in my room. What an Era

[@MbooshG400]

Great video man. I like how you outlined the individual niches filled by various popular car KZbinrs and certainly think TDIB deserves to be included as the channel that shows some of the wildest cars tuner culture has to offer

[@nickallain]

KZbin's algorithm doesn't reward high quality content. It rewards crappy thumbnails.

[@OliverPickard]

I totally agree and seeing all the huge bhp bolt on builds with big name supercars and even bigger money being thrown at them is why I decided to go a totally different way for my build and forge my own path

[@HoserHotrods]

Thank you for putting out this video, it hit the nail on a bunch of things overall. My biggest gripe with KZbin and the current car scene is the normalization of getting a new project car every other week lol. I hate it when channels have 40 different builds that arent finished yet they keep introducing more and more. And then there is the fact that every kid that is getting into cars thinks they need a 1000hp Hellcat to fit in. It leads to kids buying cars that are way too much for them and they end up wrecking or getting hurt. We need to start building and promoting cool low buck builds again to bring everything back down to earth.

[@evanshanks]

I think this video is super refreshing and well made. Your insight and perspective on all of these is spot on.

[@38tech]

Yeah I'm from the "forum days" and yeah KZbin is a big help. Culture has changed and honestly you can find people to suit your taste. Anything from OEM plus builds to crazy high HP, to stance bs. It's all here. Good, bad, or indifferent it's not going anywhere anytime soon.

[@linkinparklpug]

David I’ve been watching your channel ever since you lived in Richmond VA. Meet you twice and I gotta say man keep up the great work! I absolutely love all your videos

[@BRock86]

Wow, great video David. It’s pretty crazy looking back just a few years and seeing how everything has changed.

[@thepittlessons]

Great video and a nice trip down memory lane. I began my car journey in the 4 cylinder tuner world of the mid-90s to early-00s. Back in the days of internet forums, tuner mags, and Hot Import Nights. Literally remember guys in California posting online about this "new car movie with Vin Diesel" and how they were at the filming of it. That movie turned out to be The Fast & The Furious. Even when your dream cars become what is in your garage, you'll always remember the cars you started with and there is no replacing those memories. Again, great video.

[@zkramez]

Sad things have gotten to where they are but good culture is still out there

[@aztr0k1d]

KZbin made many cars with small enthusiasts groups more expensive and sought after for sure. Can’t get a mr2 for cheap anymore

[@shiloh5199]

Dude in blue...thank you for making this video, I like how genuine you are on your channel. Social media has definitely changed the car world in positive and negative manners.

[@rjpringle7067]

I think Gingium is one of the best channels out there as far as seeing the build and the process. It’s awesome seeing him go from forza videos a few years ago, to completely custom builds and such

[@mgcharoudin]

Would like to hear your take on "poser" KZbinrs, that would run reckless street racings, drifts etc and how the politicians/police/media use them to push their agenda.

[@GreekPower]

I’ll never own or build a 1000hp + Lamborghini but I will enjoy rebuilding acura legends for people to see a classic car in modern times

[@l3m0n0sc1ty]

Just wanted to thank you sir David, for being a part of an automotive movement on KZbin and inspiring so many including myself. It’s just really mind blowing to see how far things have come; can’t even remember how long I’ve been watching your vids lol. And still get excited for new content to come.

[@CPT_Haddock__]

my fav moment from car youtube is when I met you a couple years back in Quebec. I am one of the guys watching you from the start .... you inspire a lot of people doing what you do and it shows when you talk to everyone

[@Chase_Schrader]

One thing I have learned after doing this for the last 6 years, is it is always progressing! And while right now it is in a strange state I’m looking forward to seeing what happens in the future!

[@johnmitchell2269]

Possibly a stagnant state? I believe most of us have become desensitised to watching fast cars on KZbin over a long period, meaning nothing is surprising anyone. Once you've seen the same thing a few times from different content creators, are you going to be interested in watching that same thing for a 4th time? Plus there are so many automotive content creators now, that people don't have enough free time to watch most of them. In the past the demand was supplied, but now the supply has over reached the demand.

[@Chase_Schrader]

Yeah, that's I think a good way to look at it but the growth we saw was unsustainable, much like any supply and demand market it has to balance itself. So we are going to start seeing people and their content change due to this oversaturated supply. What it will be? I don't know. But I know even my content has changed in the last couple of years from just building my STi to a more focused vehicle purpose-built for exploring and racing(on a track)!

[@johnmitchell2269]

@@Chase_Schrader I'm not a KZbinr myself, but I have noticed that the majority of track day videos get poor views.

[@redripster]

@@johnmitchell2269 it simply isn't that relatable, especially with how many tracks have closed and continue to close. That's at least my guess on it

[@Chase_Schrader]

I find it depends on how invested the audience is in the build. My auto cross videos do better then my car met videos but they are nowhere close to my overlanding videos!

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

I'll agree about rob and Matt being at the start, and Chrisfix, etcg, and Scotty Kilmer being at the forefront of repair-tube but it wasn't until you, Adam, and TJ started where I was like oh wow these guys are my age doing car stuff on KZbin. Here to 10 years of watching 🥂

[@user-fd4hf6ml5w]

TJ is a carpetbagger, don't lump him with the greats together.

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

@@user-fd4hf6ml5w Everyone remembers when TJ and Calvin were modifying their brz's in a garage like everyone else a decade ago. Regardless of the polarization of his channel now, he was definitely there on that mount Rushmore of younger diy enthusiasts.

[@allencharles14]

​@LOVE. VIBES. x PROJECT CARS TJ Hunt is no where near the Mt Rushmore of beginning car culture. He's a plague and a poser.

[@Iain240]

Scotty Kilmer has only ever been at the forefront of meth smoking.

[@lucyloo2228]

Kilmer has never said anything of value

[@vithursan.b]

Your cinematics from 2014-2015 got me hooked to your channel. Its been quite a ride

[@ricardo1e93]

What got me into the car community as we know it in tv show was monster garage and top gear from middles 00s but discovered most of the KZbin car community from early Mighty Car Mods. Still remember watching the first episode back when I was a teenager and couldn't even speak English properly. I've come a long way so has the car people on KZbin.

[@armandjohnsharp1703]

Once bought cheap (was probably Chinese) plasti dip and wanted to change the colour of my car's emblems.And yes I went on KZbin for some advice.That lead me straight to your video when you changed smurf's 5.0 badges to black.I proceeded to make the emblems on my 2006 Hyundai Getz black and used the same leftover "plasti dip" to smoke the taillights.The car was charcoal grey from the factory and I thought it looked sick with the blacked out badges and taillights.Had the car between '15 to '17 and in the time I had the car I didn't see anyone do smoked taillights on a Getz.

[@Riful]

One of my favorite moments would have to be the Adam LZ vs Tommyfyeah, Evo vs GTR rivalry 3-4 yrs ago, was so fun to watch.

[@Rev.Match.Reviews]

My favorite Tommy moment was when 20% was whatever the fuck he said it was 😂😂😂 scammyfyeah I can still admit some of the funniest shit I've watched is him and rudnik interacting, just sucks knowing how it really was

[@RBeeMedia]

YOU've been my inspiration. I had the pleasure to meet you at one of the last event at a certain track in Quebec, in 2019, for the Paul Walker Memorial Ride. I had just started doing small car videos and now, in 2023, I still shoot cars for customers and have several corporate clients as well. I've been watching your content through college back in 2012-2013. What you did and your incredible worth ethic kept me motivated to work harder and work on perfecting my art. So thank you for that.

[@JustinCFC]

It’s been awesome to watch you grow over the years dude. Hope all is well man.

[@michaels5809]

Not to drag this video down but original roadkill I think is hugely important to internet car culture. I see as its basically the polar opposite of the dream build stuff and shows sorta the “honest” car experience almost anyone can have and is more about enjoy whatever junk you have and focus on having fun regardless if it’s super fast and nice or slow and rotted.

[@MakingItHappenMWC]

We've seen it all now, so to me, there is no hype left in the car scene. Unless you are chasing personally in real life, we've seen the same videos over and and over again. It kills time. That's about it.

[@joshuakhaos4451]

I agree. Its all the same stuff now, even amongst the different brands and models. But somehow, The car community has little interest in seeing the cars being enjoyed as cars. You'd think that the car community would love to see cars being driven and enjoyed, and even being driven to interesting places. But no, those videos bomb every time. But Shop videos or the same type of video over and over again with only slight variation?? They watch them all and love them.

[@iandavis8755]

I have always appreciated your ability to have balance. You have a lot of variety in your videos, both in content, and in filming styles. I think a lot of people really like how you always review or shoot videos of all different types of videos, from diy driveway projects, up to money is no object builds, and everything in between. While you have done videos on cool JDM and Euro cars, it's also great that you are introducing viewers to older and less common North American vehicle platforms that get passed over. Many viewers have been around for a long time, and that's because creators like yourself don't play it safe, and stick to a singular format, which doesn't age well most of the time.

[@JasonMcMullen]

Excellent video, and one we the community needs. The amount of money that youtubers make is a double edged sword, it allows them to make endless content but at the same time it creates an environment in which $200k builds are seen as normal. This only further exemplifies how inaccessible these types of builds are to the everyday person, and discourages small car channels who can't compete

[@meffffy]

Real OGs remember street fire.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Yoooo street fire.net dawwwwg

[@kylefitzherbert9381]

Yessir. The true og

[@meffffy]

Street fire definitely started my love for imports along with all the fast and furious movies. I used to spend hours on that website.

[@jesseperrella]

The internet in general has really changes things unfortunately, its changed alot of things besides the car community☹️

[@Hype679]

Things sucked way back, and they suck now, just for different reasons. Let's be real here.

[@LifeatSpeed]

Excellent video and perspective! This is my 4th year as an automotive influencer and I can definitely relate to a lot of what you've said here in what it takes to stand out and grow an audience. I decided to create my channel after several of my friends suggesting I do so due to my knowledge of cars and involvement in the community. It has been very rewarding to see videos I've put out help people.

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

I will never forget the first video I watched of yours which was the R32 4 door from way back. I have probably met you in person 3 or 4 times now and it has alwasy been fun to watch your content, whatever the topic may be.

[@tear728]

I can no longer watch these channels where they get a new supercar everyday, like Adam LZ for example. Not that it's bad content or anything, it's just unrelatable and boring now. I find myself looking for small, broke KZbinrs driving their passion car.

[@mikestar1]

3:55 What the hell is a dvd

[@thisplaceiswack2417]

My first car, youtubers, was Mighty Car Mods!

[@jax1079]

This is a GREAT video, man. I loved it all the way through, and it all felt VERY familiar. Haha! I might be old, but we ALL went through it. Thanks for making this!

[@jacquesc3166]

LOL. What KZbin did to young car enthusiasts is the same thing Instagram did to teenage girls.

[@MaxiimTribe]

Rob is probably one of the first youtubers in the car scene I've followed and still do to this day. His content is so diverse yet relatable he can probably do this forever.

[@illicitpyro]

These type of videos are my favorite from you brother. Great job.

[@meffycodrin1853]

For the "less budget builds" I really recommed Jimmy Oakes. Ive been loving his channel for quite some time now and yes, now he is doing really well for himself and Im super proud of being on that journey with him and the crew. But I feel like he was one of those guys that would really transform some cars with not much money put into it, but a lot of work and attention to detail. Great vid David!

[@pigeonsil240sx]

shmee is what you watch when you want to daydream and hope to one day be in his place

[@CaptainTexas92]

Massive amounts of respect for the automotive channel Juiceboxforyou. Flip, Ruben, Neil, and the rest of the lads are genuine car guys. The “Japan In A Van” series is by far one of the best car culture documentaries I think I’ve ever seen. If your into JDM cars especially the 8-6 definitely give them a watch.

[@mrvento_za]

You're welcome, David! Thanks for all the great videos.

[@jricedrums]

David, I've been watching your videos since 2013! It's been awesome seeing you channel grow over the years. In 2020, we even played some Halo together online! Car culture has definetly morphed over time, and it's exciting to see what the future holds!

[@CJsOutOfRum]

But but but WHAT SHOULD MY FIRST CAR BE DAVID

[@2006Mercury]

99 civic ex 2 door. 200k miles. Pay 1 Grand. Make it last 3 years. Find another

[@jamessalter676]

Prius

[@Big.W.]

Nimbus 2000

[@evanschill492]

It's weird, but I've seen so many videos on KZbin in recent time talking about the past of automotive KZbin, but nobody talks about Mighty Car Mods. Their channel was the first I ever came across and have been watching since 2009. In my opinion they're the goat in the space.

[@devonv2455]

Great video. We need more of these!

[@ThePlugKage]

Please talk about car tiktok 💀

[@dannyp8674]

Shout out to the elite ones of us that got to grow up watching haggard garage and fun in a simpler time, a Mint time.

[@tkyp392]

I grew up watching you and guys like rob. The reviewing of cars and showing the appreciation for them had me so excited when I was younger to get my first car. Up until now, I've distanced myself from the car community. I'll never lose my love for cars, it's just the people. Not all, but newer influencers make everything negative. Everything's a competition. Who's faster, who looks better, who takes corners better, etc. There's no appreciation for the cars themselves. I can't even say I like a hellcat without people instantly talking down on them. "oh, my 1000hp built mustang beat a hellcat." Yeah of course dude. No reason people should make others feel bad for what they like. A true influencer gives their honest opinion without bashing it.

[@charlesbilodeau6916]

Great video 🤗 Nostalgia is a feeling we all long for !

[@14Swisa]

These videos inspire me and give me perspective! Thank you for talking about these topics! I am pretty shy, and I hate being bad at something. But I was told I have to start somewhere. I am going to start my own channel and just document my progress on my cars and the events I go to. Thank you for your content!!!

[@nydrewadventures1686]

Excellent video and perspective. Such a great throwback to the old days

[@19chucki74]

I gotta admit Dave, at 48 I'm still I to cars, though none of mine are souped up as others are. The send it attitude from Cleetus, and try and fail from B Is for Build, and the exotic taste of Tavarish has really inspired me to design my own vehicles, and possibly build one from the ground up as a prototype. You have a lot to do as well, as driving various builds and testing performance really gets me dialed in to what to do in terms of engine and suspension tuning. Keep it going bruh!

[@kristallfagel.73]

couldn’t be loving cars the way I do without people like LZ and you honestly. car youtubers don’t deserve the hate that they get, they just opened and showed car culture to an incredible amount of people, young people that will carry on the passion and love for cars forever

[@JustJoe_media]

I grew up in a household where working on cars was out of necessity. Like my dad hates working on his stuff but going to a shop was out of the question financially. So I developed a passion working on them and I'm the only one that actually modifies and wants to race so when I found KZbin and saw how much content it had back in those days it was a literal gold mine for me and really was my only source of entertainment for a long long time. I consider KZbin channel like my TV shows almost if that makes sense.

[@keltechindustries20901]

Absolutely right, it’s hard but if you love cars these videos like yours will always inspire the next generation.

[@Niugnep]

It’s been over a decade since I’ve been following. It’s been a crazy ride and I’m here for what’s to come

[@Matt-vz5wy]

I’ve literally been watching you since I was a teenager. The terminator cobra video was the one that made me start to change my mind about mustangs. You’re a living legend of modern car culture. That’s cool as hell. Maybe at some point you’ll want to drive something I’ve built.

[@BlokHed75]

The real car enthusiasts on KZbin aren't the issue. It's the rich, fake influencers. Same goes for every other form of social media. Real car enthusiasts are still down to earth on KZbin, still help people out, and still inspire people to go for real dreams

[@kylefitzherbert9381]

Great breakdown. Definitely enjoyed and agree with pretty much everything you ssid

[@Rc51fans]

Thanks for all the great content. I really enjoyed this video as well!

[@supersportjames9452]

Man thanks for this video. I’ve been watching KZbin since the early days and been a car person MY ENTIRE LIFE. For some reason I picked up a camera entirely “too late”. It’s hard for a grass roots guy to compete these days. But I have hope thanks to this.