This Built-Not-Bought RX-7 Made Me Fall In Love With JDM

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[@thewofieboi]

Alex: What are you doing at 23? Me at 23: Sitting on my bum at home looking at John's car.

[@knightryder4021]

You are not alone mate 😂

[@thosr861]

I'd probably have done the same shit as John if I had that kind of money...

[@JMNTN]

@@knightryder4021 make that 3

[@TheVipter]

@@thosr861 Feel ya

[@N33sWorkshop]

@@thosr861 Yep, money is a big factor in all of this.

[@SonnyC96]

When Alex looked into the camera and said “what were you doing at 23” me and my cardboard box fort felt violated.

[@BobJones20001]

Your a fuckin classic. Great line. I hope it's a line!

[@Retheraq]

Well, this guy thinks it's our fault we didn't have rich dads. What a muppet.

[@luckgrip252]

@@Retheraq There's actually no need to be rich. You can stretch the build a little bit longer and still do everything with limited amount of resources. Like I did with my apartment repairs, i repaired and furnitured my whole apartment while working 8-17 in summer time. Did invest all my money into all that, but after that I made sure I got some savings so I could pull the university time off

[@feelzgoodmane6517]

I SHOULD think this looks over-the-top but it just looks amazing. The wheel arches are - by far - the highlight. Savage.

[@nic3guy798]

Yeah the front almost look like a widebody ferari💖

[@zokusharuuku1091]

Such a nice looking kit, I follow like 4 rx7s with the same kit on Instagram

[@freddieparrydrums]

@@zokusharuuku1091 same

[@markhouston3404]

I think it is over the top, but that's what 90s jdm is all about.

[@freddieparrydrums]

@@markhouston3404 It looks pretty tame to me honestly. It looks crazy enough to look insane but still be tasteful

[@cookieinthewoods]

It's like a mini Aston Martin Vulcan - exceptional build, well done John and his Dad

[@kims2r]

I thought of the Vulcan too😛 amazing stuff

[@smiles564]

My thoughts exactly absolutely incredible!!

[@hasmax786]

Yep was going to comment the same

[@msk26gk53]

Strangely really well put 😂

[@jamesward3414]

Like the Vulcan and the viper

[@jatinshukla9064]

He kept the twin turbos A man of culture 🙏🗿

[@ArmandoVictorForno]

I absolutely agree

[@hugolinning3133]

-buys cosmis wheels to counteract this

[@svenlow7077]

@@hugolinning3133 r cosmis wheels bad?

[@Thawhid]

Perfect

[@amonrei]

Being financially capable definitely helps but having the passion and skills to do this also deserves some respect. What a lad, what a build.

[@luckgrip252]

Yeah, i'll agree with that. But even if financial capahility isn't as high and you've got the passion and skills, you could still pull things off as long as you're doing something about it 👍 You might've already found a way to be financially capable and stable before the build is done, but you still do work for things you love 👍

[@jdmfreak22]

Alex: "This built-not-bought RX-7 made me fall in love with JDM". Phill: "dafuq?"

[@MrDownRater]

Tbh none of 'em are true JDM cars, because the RX-7 and the MX-5 was sold outside Japan.

[@lonelyslav7327]

@@MrDownRater ?????

[@John-cg1sx]

@@lonelyslav7327 yeah believe it or not cars sold outside Japan are not jdm. Reddit lied to you

[@kaihobbs1100]

@@John-cg1sx it’s an import. Can tell by the clocks in kmh. So yes it is literally JDM

[@cb9tuning]

@@John-cg1sx Japanese Domestic Market. I’d say your right there

[@WeeFreeMan78]

This kid's talent shouldn't go to waste. Dude's a genius 👌👌👌

[@patrickward250]

"Perfectly legal officer" love it

[@DashCamSerbia]

I can't believe he did that to his leather jacket...

[@Basics_of_Gameology]

@@DashCamSerbia That's the power of lust for the RX7 🤣

[@harryhelm9760]

Going to caffeine and machine and seeing this thing in person was something else, that red paint just highlights the contours of the car so well, sick car

[@asw16177]

This is what people who drive their automatic euro box bus sized SUVs around don't get. Proper driving a proper car makes you feel a certain way... It makes your balls fizz.

[@diogodias2855]

Euro? American

[@joelgilby]

@@diogodias2855 euro and american 💀

[@Eisenhammer78]

I quite like my 3l Diesel automatic SUV from BMW Dude... Maybe because I am well over fourty and dont need my balls fizzed by a car any more 😂

[@asw16177]

@@Eisenhammer78 ha ha each to their own my man. I'm (just) the wrong side of 40 also... But my balls still enjoy a fizz 😁. Getting from A to B in an automatic car isn't what it's about for me... I want an adventure/experience each time I turn the key. If you had the choice between salted caramel ice cream, with sauce, a flake and sprinkles..... Or vanilla. I know what I'm choosing. Have a good one sir X

[@jamesward3414]

It’s the gentleman’s fizz

[@Quattro_Joe]

“I’ll own it for the next 50 years”. Better not get anyone up the duff anytime soon. Smashing car mate. Even for a rotary.

[@DAAN_MUSIC]

Yeah or Gas prices and Anti-emission rules keep going the way they're going. 😭

[@Dbdilly]

Might be able to afford the insurance by then

[@aidan6557]

Whoaaa, even for a rotary? Rotary cars a quality pal

[@flipflop7577]

Every petrol head everytime🤣...just wait 2 years cause this projectcar is nearly done by now🤣 I thought the same about my cars...

[@Quattro_Joe]

@@aidan6557 they sound cool but I don’t think they are really worth all the hassle that comes with them. Awful fuel consumption, reliability is suspect, fuel additive headache. It’s just not worth it compared to other piston engines. This is why K swapping them is so popular. Oh and you don’t need to pull the engine to rebuild it every 40 to 60k

[@MAPLERO4D20]

“What were you doing when you’re 23?” Sitting here watching this video wishing I was capable of building a car full-stop.

[@jothain]

Capable? That wasn't problem. Money sure as hell was.

[@ligametis]

@@jothain for some skill is a larger obstacle.

[@jothain]

@@ligametis Hear, hear. Some have the daddy wallet option.

[@ligametis]

@@jothain Yes, some have the money. But they migh still not have skill to do something like this.

[@visible44]

@@jothain sounds like jealousy to me mate. I bought my Rx7 aged 20 (which wasn't that long ago) and it was all from my own money.

[@patrickjanek2550]

This is the nicest FD I have ever seen hands down, well done John and his Dad.

[@trevor2830]

Agreed

[@54M0HT]

Glad you've discovered how much fun the RX-7 is. The thing is, the FD is designed from scratch as a sports car, rather than being based on a saloon like GTRs and M3s. The whole fundamental architecture of the car is just right, which is why it feels so good to drive. Great work by John here, the bodykit and paint look world-class and the wheels and stance back it up. I love the originality with the front lip and centre-exit exhaust, too! Having said that, most of the changes aren't about how it drives, so a stock-bodied car with a mildly tuned engine would still give you most of the same thrill from behind the wheel - no need to spend years slaving away in your garage to get the RX-7 grin on your face!

[@triggamusician]

When I was 23 I couldn't even afford to fill up such a car, let alone drive it with the horrendous fuel consumption. Don't get me wrong, the RX7 is one of my favorite cars and I love this one quite a lot.

[@BerserkFury89]

When I was 23 I couldn't afford to even dream about a car like that, let alone having a shop to make it all, or more funding to have parts literally custom made for the car...

[@livelyosprey]

I know right. I cant imagine how much this cost

[@BerserkFury89]

@@livelyosprey Pretty sure I can't afford to imagine that as a 31 year old working full time.

[@AntoBarnett]

Pretty sure living at home helps, but kudos to John regardless. Who can say they did the bodywork themselves? He literally made his own splitter. I'm jealous but we all would do the same if we could

[@maybewibu5358]

@@BerserkFury89 there is a reason why they call it a dream car

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

@@BerserkFury89 Working full-time as what though? If you're in a lucrative field, you can definitely afford it, but if you're a factory worker, then, nah.

[@samgao]

I just came across this video because of my love for RX-7’s. I use to own one and sold it when I started my business. That was about 16 years ago, and now I’m an owner of a 2006 lotus Elise. All original factory condition with 14.7k on the ticker. As much fun as the Elise is, there is just something magical about the RX-7. And I never tuned my FD over 300 rwhp, I tuned it to 282 rwhp. It’s not the fastest car, but it’s still plenty quick and fun. At those numbers, I’m able to keep it fairly reliable with frequent oil changes, general maintenance, without flooding, blown seals, and whatever rotary issues you can think of!

[@marco9310]

Deserves all the credit and more I remember buying his old wheels off him and seeing it as just a shell, top build 👌🏼

[@easygoingdude9990]

I was job hunting and playing video games at 23. What a brilliant build. Big thanks to John and and you guys for showcasing it. I don't know if I will ever get the chance to own one of these in my life but for now I will live vicariously

[@ChengHooSew]

The FD aged so well.

[@99Lezard99]

30 year old Design. put it next to other 30 year old cars. thats a view to behold 👌

[@xjmg007]

I feel the same about the C5, and it's basically a rip off of the RX-7

[@yes-gs2rd]

Every 30 year old chassis with major body modifications will look like it aged well lol

[@enigmab0x865]

@@yes-gs2rd even stock the rx7-fd is one of the most beautiful cars ever

[@AndorRadnai]

I really like the Mazdaspeed kit on them..! Absolutely lovely car!

[@squishy_princess]

Big Props to Alex. I've been watching you for several years, now and i really feel like this is the most genuine car guys channel on youtube.

[@ROT4RYfc3s]

Glad a real car finally made it to this channel . There's too much hate on the rotary and it's all by people who have zero rotary experience. I had a 1987 FC for 10 years and never opened the motor up

[@erebostd]

It’s amazing what you can archive when you are 23, put your heart and soul into it, and have a dad with enough money to support it.

[@onionsonstilts]

I thought the same thing, but credit to the guy for grasping at the opportunity afforded to him

[@henjem14]

Dw, john makes his own money

[@visible44]

It'd amazing what you can achieve when you aren't envious of others but focus on yourself :)

[@erebostd]

@@visible44 it's amazing that some people can't or won't see that things like this wouldn't be possible if rhe parents didn't had the money. From supporting their child to having the space. But sure, it's easy to say it's envy. I bet in the eyes of some every form of critique equals envy, because their world-view is that limited.

[@benwatsonmusic]

So…

[@Minato_Tendo]

RX7 is one of the most beauty cars ever made. You can tuning It in 1000 ways and still look stuning, amazing car, pure elegance but in same time is all muscles and rage, love it

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Truly amazing that it clears the speed bumps. Definitely a nice build.

[@HeavyMetalorRockfan9]

i hate when cars get lowered and they cant clear shit, i also live where snow can pileup so i might be a little biased

[@AllDayBikes]

A bot managed to copy and repost this comment in 3 minutes lmao, Wild.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

@@HeavyMetalorRockfan9 I remember driving a few corvettes. And in the past living at a house that the city specified a driveway design that was impossible to not scrape the undercarriage of my BMW. Many corvettes that i've driven bottom out.

[@raxleigh3981]

I'm also 23, just a few weeks ago bought an MX-5 Mk1 for a project car. I could never hope to build something that looks like that. Absolutely amazing

[@ultrafex1]

The car looks amazing! John has done some fantastic work! Just wow 🥰

[@r3d-1truth17]

If this was only the single line to the story of my car life…I’ve got a beautiful car - take back, two beautiful cars and a truck, planted in my garage right now that have fouled the minds of several mechanics and given me grief over the last couple years. Sometimes these things take a part of your soul with them, down the 6ft hole of life. I’ve grew from a horrible place to a better one, and these vehicles were so much a part of my rehab. And now they have been the agony of my defeat. I’ve not given up, but surely lost too many pieces of me to put myself back together. It’s always the little nitty that eat away at a person’s sanity and harmony. Cheers & thanks again for all your hard work in putting together true entertainment for us all.

[@PerfectlyUselessComment]

This is the most beautiful FD I have seen. I am really, really envious of John sorting this out at TWENTY THREE. Are you kidding me? Absolute Legend.

[@speedjunkie13]

That's the same way I felt when I first drove one in 2004. I didn't shut up about it the whole 5 hour drive home, to the point it upset my gf. That one was completely stock and in bad shape. I bought a different one a few months later and I've had it ever since. I've been modifying it since 2005 and have changed the build about 4 times, always upgrading. It's the most fun it's ever been and I fall in love with it every time I drive it. It's even fun to work on and shop for parts and plan out projects.

[@ianbradley2153]

7's are one of the most beautiful sports cars ever made

[@joemuxlow6803]

Got a chance to see this beast at Japfest in Silverstone this year, absolutely one of the most stunning builds I have ever seen! Great work!

[@mattpeters7884]

I went to like the video at the end, forget I done that after a few mins but that car and john should get at least a double like 👍🏻👍🏻. Stunning work!!

[@BEAR_S55]

When I was 23 I was in the army and couldn’t afford the time or money to build a car like this, but good on you for building this mate it’s a awesome looking beast you have built for yourself!

[@adrianflower3230]

At 23, I brush painted my Ford Escort with Hammerite 😂🤣😂🤣

[@swiftdigitallsolutions]

It's all cruising perfectly, so nice a sound too

[@kenthecat4769]

I love how Alex made it look like an absolute mission to get into the car when he could've just fallen into it with touching the sides 😂

[@shanginadildo]

He has to let everybody know that he makes up for his shortness, with width.

[@harrybaxter9458]

so you don’t ruin the seats and floor

[@davepayne164]

Started this thinking ‘I hate ott modded cars’. Finished with absolute respect for the builder. That’s rare levels of care and attention. Nice one.

[@SteezusONsmokE]

This kid has built an outstanding machine!!

[@EssPhour]

Over the last 28 years of driving I have owned 20 cars, I owned 2 FD3's in that time frame, and I can esily say this car is the one I miss the most, on the emotional thrill meter they were so fun and rewarding to drive, they handled like big go-carts, I am one of those Wankel diehards, I know many had love-hate relationships with the motor's reliability, but a thermostat and some 3mm Apex seals really addressed the main issues in my humble opinion, the 8k+ redline just made for such a unique and exciting experience, it took a brain reset as initially I would start to think about shifting around 5k, only to realize I was in the meat of the power band in these cars and still had another 3,000 RPMs to play with.

[@alexpaumen3937]

Finally you’ve come over your German car jinx and came over to the bright side to a quality and world undiscovered in German cars since 1995: RELIABILITY (for the most part).

[@Silverdogz]

1980s Mercedes wants a word.

[@Silverdogz]

@@GlitzyZebra Mercs from the 90s don't die either...

[@conorf8091]

VAG group cars are good until 2004 mate sorry

[@pramay5116]

Are you seriously trying to talk about Japanese reliability on a video about an RX7😂

[@grahamhaynes7658]

@@Silverdogz late 90s early 2000s Mercs liked to dissolve pretty quickly.

[@johnthompson9918]

The exterior is crazy and do it should be!! It suits the car and it’s creator perfectly. Great story behind it. This sort of thing is right up my street! John should make “How to “ videos. Brilliant!

[@jackmcdonald8355]

I absolutely love everything about it, EXCEPT the headlights. The FD needs its popups.

[@thatwolffe3802]

i agreee

[@shikiagi6226]

yeah, every time I see a rx7 build without pop-ups I always ask myself "why would you do that"

[@dan_lazaro]

Oem+ type builds and simple splitters are the kinds of styles that I'd keep the pop ups in a car like this, but when it's edgy, wide body, something like the kit in the video, an re amemiya even a vertex kit those look good with no pop up headlights. And dare I say they look odd with pop up headlights.

[@welephant2013]

Pop up up and down headlights...

[@jackmcdonald8355]

@@welephant2013 POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTSSSSS

dude that kid, sure has good money for the project but also a lot of discipline, to make all that yourself, even if you have a good budget ready, is hard, really hard, and he did it in 3 years, amazing, great job.

[@kelsall22]

Incredible! Respect to John on how much he's done himself too

[@tomduff89]

I've always loved the rx7 but hate 99% of them with body kits....except this one! I utterly adore it, just sublime.

[@eurosonly]

I was working double shifts at mcdonalds to pay my rent loans when I was 23. I'm no economist, but last time I checked, people don't just end up with 50k legendary Japanese sports cars at such a young age unless their mum owns a bank or two.

[@joempoem478]

Its a 6000£ car from 1994.

[@avancalledrupert5130]

This . I can give props to him .but most people don't even have access to a garage to do it in .

[@MrManBuzz]

@@joempoem478 Add another zero onto that buddy. You haven't been able to pick up an FD for anywhere near 6k for a very long time 😂

[@ouchiko2]

Given his dad was working with him I imagine it was a father and son project. Either way, the dedication to it is impressive and it looks every inch a new car.

[@Invin_cibles]

I'd have been impressed if he worked half a day in his life and built that car. Sounds like a mommy's boy sitting in daddy's garage with daddy's wallet.

[@SoundBoy808]

Stopped it at 4.40 so far... M

[@WolfCommander]

The future care getting some love. Can't wait to get an Rx7 Alex: "and remember he's 23yro. What were you doing at 23?" Me a 24yro: barely able to pay rent Alex. ... Barely able to pay rent 🥲

[@sythenalpha2037]

feels bad man also so true.

[@hariboproductions]

Literslly in your exact shoes. 24,broke and now feeling rather inadequate. Like where do you even start with doing a project car like this making your own body work?!

[@sythenalpha2037]

@@hariboproductions buy cheap 2 part epoxy and fiber glass sheet it doesnt cost much and learn to do curves make a mold i havnt done it yet but have researched it very interesting. and you start by seeing where u can go money wise like instead of new rims look out for used facebook marketplace ones the body work try making your own over fenders if u get good with fiberglass there is ways, but u pay with lots of time learning and failing.

[@Soren_Kierkegaard]

I FEEL YOU

[@MrManBuzz]

@@hariboproductions Don't feel too bad. I absolutely love what this guy (and his dad) did with this RX7, but clearly he is pretty well off. You don't have the resources to buy and build a car like this without having a fair bit of money. (and don't forget the garage and equipment which isn't cheap either) Don't feel bad thinking you're a failure, I know it's an easy thing to indulge in, but try not to.

[@NigeUK007]

Remarkable work. This is a car that has aged so well, RX7 has some excellent styling queues. The work put into this can only be measured by the owner, and I can only imagine that it was not cheap.

[@Midnitediy]

The more I look at the RX-7, the more I see an uncanny resemblance to the Merc SL coupe and AMG GT. It certainly is a timeless design.

[@Deagorsarrh]

This car is so sick! Can't believe they put it so well together in that garage - respect!

[@ownalshebli9660]

This is just amazing! Thank you so much John, you’ve made my day with this astonishing piece of art you’ve built. Respect +++

[@Bigflorent]

This car is something of amazing. Never seen a car quite like that extreme and also not so exagerated, it’s incredibly well balanced. Marvellous car!

[@alxgu198]

Yeh it’s somehow ridiculous but acceptable 🤔. Balanced, as you said. Also the parts he made himself work so good with the bodykit. I’m very very impressed (and slightly jealous).

[@shikiagi6226]

Wish I was rich enough to own one at 20 years old... Must be nice being born in a fairly wealthy family who support what you want to do. My parents constantly deny any mod ideas I have for my golf mk2..

[@ScaryPanda13]

Your assumption about John is very wrong, in fact it couldn't be more wrong... but enjoy your miserable life won't you now buddy👍🏻

[@tomjackson1923]

@@ScaryPanda13 It's not about being miserable, it is a statement of fact that no matter how many hours someone puts into a project car, at the end of the day, money is what makes a project progress. It doesn't detract from the work ethic of John or the sheer quality of the finished car at all. I'm sat here adding up how much just parts alone will be to rebuild my Land Rover and it's eye watering, let alone how long it will take on between working Monday to Friday, time away for months at a time with work each year, and everything else. John has clearly worked incredibly hard, but he is also a very lucky lad.

[@shikiagi6226]

@@ScaryPanda13 It is miserable, thought about suicide multiple times as I'm not interested in a wake up, work, sleep repeat life, but my assumption is most likely correct. I assume most of the money he spent was his father's, not his own.

[@shikiagi6226]

@@tomjackson1923 exactly this, I feel bad for every penny I spend on the car even though I love the result, have to have a part-time job to be able to insure 2 cars that I have as my parents don't help me at all with anything car related

[@shikiagi6226]

@Bevan No, I agree, most wealthy people just tell others to do things for them, just Alex annoying me with constantly repeating his age, just tilted me as it's not possible for majority of us to do such a feat with no money

[@Near2Future]

I love the body work honestly, normally I'd hate body work like this. Just the wheel arch isn't over done & you can see the orignal car underneath. I love it ngl

[@nanayaw2992]

I like how multiple times in the video you are encouraging Alex to take on greater challenges ahead in his life I appreciate you for that

[@interested3451]

That is by far the nicest rx7 I have ever seen, credit to the owner that car is stunning.

[@mistreku]

This is great but I sure do miss the podcasts..

[@DashCamSerbia]

Yes, podcasts where so good. Only true car entusiasts seemed to watch it, so they canceled it. They chose quantity over quality. People who kind of like cars (so not a proper car people) seem to prefer stupid TikTok styled low quality videos. Very very sad.

[@MrManBuzz]

Me too, I really enjoyed listening to them. It's too bad they shitcanned it.

[@sickjohnson]

The second best RX-7 I have seen on KZbin...and that is saying something huge!

[@cosmic-tiger]

That's insane!😍Literally what dreams are made of! I'd love to be able to do something like that but I wouldn't even know where to start let alone probably be able to buy an RX7 in the first place.

[@paulnok]

Love how Alex appreciate it with love and hope towards this young lad.

[@throbben2436]

That Car looks so clean. Literally the most perfect RX7 i've ever seen

[@SniggidySnag]

Leaving some respect to this young man for his awesome rx7👍🏽

[@BoostedHamzExtra]

God bless the guy who lent him the RX7 😂 Now he finally understands us JDM heads

[@mrbennett3791]

Had to be the nicest RX7 Iv ever seen , TJ hunts RX is a close second but for 23 years old that is something to be proud of 👍🏻

[@burningjdm]

Now I’m 13 and I want one of these in the next 10 years just by seeing it on a screen.

[@markdixon8567]

I doubt that 1.4K comments in you will read this Alex, but you NEED to get this guys talent under the nose of the fast and the furious team / the guys that make those cars. He obviously has a god given flair and a work ethic that would put most of us to shame. Give a little back. Well done John, fantastic job 👍😎👌

[@shush_5250]

The noises he makes inside the car are just quality🤣😂

[@ianstarcroft]

This episode proudly sponsored by tenalady.

[@zacharykew-denniss5068]

Love the RX7 so much. My Grandad was on the original engineering team for the Rotary. I never got to meet him, but stuff like this makes me feel closer to him.

[@andy00grant]

I would love an Rx7. They just look the proper buisness even as standard.

[@LotoroE]

Saw this at Bicester in June 2021 and it looked fabulous parked out there even amongst some truly special cars, easily one of the highlights of the day for me. So glad to see it again here and understand the story behind it. Kudos to John and his Dad building it.

[@jacek3438]

This magnificent rx7 should be presented in 4K guys. WTF 1080p? Are we in 2010? Other than that great video.

[@andrewharper4296]

I bought my FD RX7 many years ago. I don’t get to drive it as much as I would like but it always brings a huge smile to my face. If you’re looking at one try to keep it reasonably standard. The second hand values are starting to sky rocket but only on standard cars. I guess though if you are saving a car from the crusher it’s fine to modify it but not for me I wanted to keep mine standard from the outside. It has a more free flowing exhaust and updated radiator but that’s it.

[@clayduval1255]

Awesome car. It's great to see what can happen when hard work and skill meet the money needed to achieve the dreams

[@fdsamatt5763]

Oh man, that RX7 is ABSOLUTELY beautiful. This would be my dream car. Currently got an RX8 with a broken engine. Longing for an RX7.

[@arightpest3367]

I am a old fart and by the age of 23 I had been married for two years but I had helped to build two kit cars and fitted a sd1 v8 in my series 2a Land Rover. When I was 23 if you wanted it you built it or mended it and it’s brilliant to see a young lad building things and not just putting his hand in his pocket and paying someone else to do it. The spirit of a she’d builders lives on :-) keep it up.

[@alanhillyard1639]

It’s nice that he’s building it, but there’s definitely been a hand deep in a pocket for this

[@arightpest3367]

@@alanhillyard1639 I agree but he’s not just dropped it off at a garage with a open cheque book and said build it. Him and his dad got there hands dirty and I bet one of the best bits of the build was working with his dad and inventing things along the way. Me and my son modified a 200tdi discovery years ago and we had a right laugh and my son learnt to weld on that car it was a Land Rover they come standard with rust we saved loads of money and gained experience at the same time.

[@shikiagi6226]

@@arightpest3367 wish my dad was into cars, and that I could afford anything. Any mods I say I want to do he straight up denies saying it's a waste of money lol

[@arightpest3367]

@@shikiagi6226 oh it’s always a bad idea modding things and cost you time money and from time to time skin and bloody but it’s fun lol. Perhaps not the bleeding bit lol.

[@shikiagi6226]

@@arightpest3367 It's just I never really had any hobbies, when I was of age to pass driving license I became interested more and more, I could afford smaller mods but it's just I don't want to make my dad mad lol, everytime I mention an exhaust or lowering the car he just says I'm retarded and it's a waste of money lol

[@conradhenninger2209]

Wow not done the video yet but the choice in color is amazing. 23 and so wise taking your time and making all the right choices! Bravo!!

[@ZirJohn]

I think its not so much about being 23, its about being 23 and having money to do this

[@jamescooch5533]

I had one of these as a poster car and was fortunate enough to own one, it did not disappoint. As you said a truly special car and I wish I hadn't had to sell mine, funnily enough I drove mine to where you are in the video to see family at Christmas time before I sold it so this brings back a lot of memories. Keep up the cracking content guys.

[@darylljones1104]

This is literally the car we all make on need for speed,

[@geetee1539]

I had an re-amemiya build RX7 about 20 years ago. It was an amazing car to drive. Downsides were the 2nd turbo kicking in on roundabouts or corners, and the fuel cost. My God these things drink. IIRC it was something like 8-12 mpg.

[@flutterguy965]

I remember when a buddy let me try out his freshly tuned R32. 90s japanese cars are pretty much all lightweight, because back then, nobody needed 21 airbags. 400bhp in an old skyline feels better than 600 in a modern merc.

[@GazEdwards8690]

The noises he makes in the car are just Pure enjoyment and pleasure.

[@SquattingErudite]

Obviously, the guy put a lot of effort, time and love into it, but tbh everything is easier when you have enough money to throw at it.

[@PJ-iz2nc]

Yeah must be nice having rich parents... You don't get furloughed in well paid jobs, you just wfh lol, so he's obvs got well of parents who funded it

[@maritalwingman]

The only thing I wish was different about this video was that it was longer than 13 minutes. Absolutely incredible build and I'm definitely in love with it. Thank you for sharing.

[@smh1245]

While this is extremely commendable and inspiring, a normal 23 year old doesn't have the means to buy and modify a £25k+ vehicle. I'm a 21 year old, I go to college and work and I don't have the time or energy to do something like this right now, also according to you this was a "father and son" project, so idk. That said, I AM jealous and I want that car.

[@Invin_cibles]

I love what they've built but not impressed one tiny bit seeing as there was no skin off his back making this. Anyone can do anything with an unreasonable budget coming out of daddy's wallet lol

[@the007boss]

Well done. You've done something a lot of people can't do. Be proud. 👍

[@maxpower700]

"youre gonna be here alot" Says the guy with a whole episode on great mpg from a Rotary 😂

[@duffyt26]

I normally don't fancy bodywork and visually modified cars but this.....is glorious! Guess it's time to pull out the Eurobeat playlist on ye ol' Spotify.

[@DashCamSerbia]

Yeah... I didn't have rich parents when I was 23...

[@Chubby_Lemon]

i hear that

[@minotaur5898]

Wow. Great work on that RX-7 John. I can just imagine how nervracking it was letting Alex go off all by himself. Cheers dude

[@JSchroederee]

So impressed with that body work! He did an amazing job. I absolutely hate it, he ruined the look of a gorgeous car, but it's not mine so props to him for building something crazy that he loves.

[@THEbenmortimer]

Best looking RX-7 I've ever seen. The fact that it's built not bought makes it even more impressive. Massive well done to John and his dad... Stunning car! 👌

[@FullDetailAutomotive]

I'm glad that this video has such reach glorifying an essentially stock fd. Oem+ is seriously the best set up for any fd. No one needs crazy power in these things. The stock twins are PLENTY

[@godblessdesign]

They should include Johns RX-7build in the new Gran Turismo 7 game on the Playstation so we all have the chance to drive it. Never was a big fan of the RX-7 but this is something else. Great job!

[@redlinequickshift]

Man I love RX-7's ..one day i'll buy one....or at least some sort of rotary hahaa hopefully this! - INSURANCE: ANY MODS ON THE RX7. OWNER: NAH NAH STOCK MATE CAME LIKE THIS 🙃Wild that he built that spliter to!

[@Abudness]

This is by far the most beautiful RX-7 I have ever seen!

[@Dragoneer]

One thing I’d like to know is how much money was spent in that considering he’s only 23?

[@Invin_cibles]

ask his dad

[@Dragoneer]

@@Invin_cibles Yeah, the Dad’s probably loaded, no wonder he has access to all that at such a young age…envy…he’s in a better position than most

[@scottporter2513]

Awesome build! What an epic job he’s done on that. 👏 👏 👏