Chris Rudnick chats about his future. Giveaways, projects, living in a van.

In this video we chat with ‪@RicerMiata‬ about his future plans, living in a van and trying to do the van life, road tripping, drifting, D1NZ plans, his project cars and getting rid of them, and lots more. Aaron Losey from Lone Star Drift sits down with Chris Rudnick on Drift Week 8 and does one of his normal interviews, and I hope everyone enjoys it! Please let me know what kind of questions you would like to have asked in the comments below.
On a side note, I did learn about how car giveaways and raffles work a bit more, I find it fascinating people spend 10000 dollars a day on Facebook marketing to promote those things, but it makes sense, because I see them non stop in my feed, and that I guess is the reason why lol!

[@ToeJammer-ge2zs]

No hate but Rud really just needs some education. No traditional mechanical or welding skills trying to keep his auto channel going at 26 isn't going to cut it. Learn to weld and some basic automotive service skills like diagnostics would do him wonders. Even a basic auto collision class would set him ahead. Or he could just hire professionals.

[@jvepps]

Truth

[@beefster1882]

i love how chris bascially called out MATV for paying all that money on facebook sponsorships. and in other words tommy was right about chris he just listens to what HE wants to hear, been about a year and chris hasnt uploaded anything really worth watching other than his trip to florida and such, and he procrastinates tf out of EVERYTHING then blames it on shipping company's and everything OTHER than himself. he keeps hiring completely idiotic children to work on his cars then cries to his viewers on how long it takes for him to get anything done and how he doesnt have a reliable mechanic. he moves a girl from aus to usa and even less content is pushed out. his idea of content is buying pos cars and having it sit in his parking lot for over a year, blueberry has been taken apart for 2 years roberto has had the zenki for like 8 months now he had a 240 in ny getting 'WRAPPED" but over a year goes by and not a single thing was touched on the car his e30 was built by rktunes, colorado was built in tommys and some other shop his ls drift car was built by tommy but chris claims he built it he has a $50k GT-R that he doesnt even take care of he has a 370 that he neglected and had people from aus come over just to drift it and the thing was a HUGE pos cause chris failed to try to fix it properly he has a chaser that he bought like 2 years ago got it wrapped then lets it sit in his garage. chris just doesnt have the knowledge to build cars i feel. i loved chris since haggard and onward buuuuut,, his content is a HUGE decline ever since leaving tommy. unfortunate that now half the video is talking about random BS or them at the gym. and better yet you pay $5 a month for this dudes patreon youre only getting the SAME SHIT, if anybodys wondering he bought yet another 240 and we all know how this ones gonna go

[@LoneStarDrift]

Thank you for taking the time to write all that, I don’t get to watch all these KZbinrs videos, I only see them in real life, which is literally the exact opposite of most people on here, your takes are nice to read. Thanks!

[@DirtySlapper99]

​@@LoneStarDriftfuck mate 👍 that's why your the drift king totally undisputed.

[@DirtySlapper99]

The homie is struggling i reckon bro 🤞 he finds his way because he's a bloody awesome bloke

[@seendizle]

And yet here you are writing a essay about his life. You sound like his biggest fan. You know everything about him. His fans will still watch his videos no matter what. Just like you obviously do. Stfu

[@patrickr8540]

@@LoneStarDrift keep in mind the ridiculous amount of resources Chris has access to and yet he chooses to use various randoms to build his projects still to this day 😂 He do builds all the time Aaron,You know that’s a complete dumpster fire way of doing things

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

He can say that he wants to get better, get more views and improve his channel but every new year he comes out saying he's gonna do big things and guess what, he doesn't. He is stuck in his old Haggard ways with buying shitboxes and losing against the YT car algorithm.

[@FujiShiina]

nah man, shits mint

[@SayyShhh]

the main reason i watch rudnick is because i can relate to him in my personal life and believe that is the same for alot of folks

[@grannationalboy]

36 cars without money is the problem. He is getting rid of vehicles now but imagine the money he can put into the cars he really wants if he only had half that amount

[@IliKeCAkEeverMrCake]

fun story, i fallow this skateboard youtuber right, but he has another channel where do does carpentry and dry wall stuff. everyone i know who knows about him watches his skateboard content and knows him from that. however his dry wall stuff makes him so much more money on youtube

[@tp7278]

The goal of KZbin is to create something that no longer requires KZbin. The 5 year plan should be using YT to jumpstart the next thing outside of all of this.

[@LoneStarDrift]

yeah no kidding, it is so interesting that everyone is jumping ship on KZbin at the moment, or it feels that way. I was watching a Doug Demiro video and he said exactly that.

[@p9raceway759]

TP I need financial planning advice. Please share your contact information.

[@BlackLines]

He has been on ~450k subs for a long time now, I wonder why his channel isn't growing any more?

[@LFM217]

Stale content

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Hes been losing subs

[@LoneStarDrift]

I have probably been losing subs too lololol

[@Justinhomii]

He’s a goon

[@patrickr8540]

This video shows the lack of awareness/self evaluation that’s really going on with Ruddy

[@midnightdriftcrew939]

Atleast he's enjoying his life though. Doing alot better than most people.

[@LoneStarDrift]

What do you mean?

[@Ken_drift_it]

Hey @patrickr8540 answer ​@@LoneStarDrift question, I’m curious what you meant also, please explain further 😅

[@DirtySlapper99]

Nah beo he's really switched on but struggling to communicate. I was definitely stunned when he came to archy and remember we got alot of youtubers he was so different to what I expected but once he's like talking as in planned ect well 😂 it was ahhh that's our ruddy 🤣 will was a mad lad but yea Chris is quiet professional

[@patrickr8540]

@@LoneStarDrift Things like he’s trying to get his life in order,So he travelled all year? He doesn’t need 30k of liquid cash for a mechanic either .He needs to be able to keep regular working hours/be more organized for any decent mechanic to stay around I could keep going but what’s the point 😂

[@ItsM3Tyler]

Dude rudnik has come a looooooong way. Awesome to see it. Good for him.

[@BOOT]

As with all things, they evolve. YT use to be everyday peeps but now most people know you can make BIG money on YT. So they want people who they think deserve that BIG money. They don't like the idea of someone like their neighbor making a living off videos, something anyone can do. Why do you deserve BIG money???

[@hyper8545]

Facebook be robbing mofos with the algorithm. Same with youtube honestly xD

[@CoyWhite]

I like these videos very much. My Subaru told me an unfunny knock knock joke today and this cheered me up.

[@LoneStarDrift]

lol, Jesus Christ. What kind of motor? Subaru is one of the few car brands I have never had the chance to own, I have always been scared. But I remember getting so excited when they released the STI in the USA, and the EVO at the same time, and I had so much stress picking which one to get and I got an EVO.

[@CoyWhite]

@@LoneStarDrift stock ej257 with bolt ons making like 350whp. Oil sloshed at the tail probably, and now glitter dipstick. They’re so much fun, but just all need IAG blocks, oil pans and pickups and to be tuned and driven like other stuff lol. Really want to rebuild in time to rwd convert and take on the next drift week if not the lexus

[@Dolphinblonde]

Mike prizza was one of those channels that blew up from no where and I watch every video just cause he’s more relatable then dudes like lz or jimmy.

[@samcummins1067]

Chris I’ll always watch your videos and the thing is I watch you for you not for what you do. You’re just an entertaining dude! I would be stoked to see the van life traveling for a while and I’d watch that shit too every video baby

[@cozza819]

New year new rudnik, heard that about 6 times before

[@Rasstamouse]

I used to watch him for YEARS like before tommy years! I always loved his content and when he was with people like tommy and will helping him but as of late i have stopped, content has fkne way down, he isnt moving forward or trying to grow. Yes he is enjoying his life BUT he will ultimately fail and his channel will die if he doesnt try and be better and grow.

[@brickbybricktogether]

Westen Champlin is a good example of a fast growing cannel over a few years.

[@dan85smith55]

Rudnik is a legend, I prefer too watch his videos over the big names like Adam LZ and TJ Hunt any day

[@anthonymoy4471]

This is why Ruddy is on top !!! ❤ just be happy is his message he gets it and is thankful and it shows

[@Ethericbikes]

Aaron I think you are honestly the best interviewer I’ve seen in action sports so your interview videos are truly priceless! As much as I love seeing you drive because your style is a very unique style but got Damn you make these people think and it makes the interview feel so authentic and real! We appreciate you big time Aaron!!

[@LoneStarDrift]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@carcxsa4715]

no one cares about this tool.

[@DRIFT_CORE]

I really like rudnicks videos , not all of us have the mind and organization skills of Adam lz etc . I own too many broken cars and don't always have the highest skill level. He's funny and having a good time with bros

[@PyroMafia262]

What happened to Courtney

[@hano5277]

Rice or Miata future for next year yo bro we're going to totally finish our cars we've been doing this for 8 years and I keep saying it every year keep watching guys....

[@DaveBudness]

I will say I do get tired of car youtubers hawking their shit left and right. Okay, we know you have merch. I don't need to hear it in every video it seems.Its just a turn off for me and I don't care to ware said merch to begin with.

[@G_Ozare]

I agree. That's why Adam & Jimmy are smart enough to sell parts (Lzmfg & Oakes Garage) to make revenue instead of relying solely on merch drops.

[@tattoze5960]

You know both these boys legs were fallin asleep 10 mins in😂

[@VdubSPAZ]

Damn you said nopi Nationals😅 I'm with you I'm that old

[@tylermacmorris1361]

Bro your idea already exists, it's called dirty jobs. You should have plenty of success, Mike Rowe did.

[@LoneStarDrift]

it would work on KZbin I think, I like the idea.

[@tylermacmorris1361]

​@LoneStarDrift No it's a great idea honestly, he could do it in his own way.

[@grannationalboy]

I'm more inclined to buy merchandise with a giveaway. You do have 36 cars so it really wouldn't be bad for Chris to do a giveaway

[@chris01981]

problem is that every project car he does still ends up being a heap. reverse midas touch if you will. he even managed to completely mess up the blueberry

[@grannationalboy]

@chris01981 You hit the nail on the head. I remember people didn't want jack to sell him the blueberry.

[@agraetzel]

Big platform with the views of a small platform.

[@StanleyKubick1]

who is this for? this channel consistently struggles to get even 10k views and it's understandable why

[@LoneStarDrift]

is 10k views a failure?

[@maxfuerst1980]

This was a great video!

[@LoneStarDrift]

Thank you!

[@Justinhomii]

"advanced in a hole" add it to the list

[@kyhillbillys10]

Id watch him doing odd jobs.

[@dark_canada]

when was this filmed?

[@cjohn64]

So he wants to make a KZbin version of Mike Rowe's Dirty Jobs. Nothing new except it might be interesting because it's his personality.

[@snooz510]

Stop click baiting

[@snooz510]

Sell the shitty cars and travel...easy

[@LoneStarDrift]

did I click bait or are you referring to Chris?

[@snooz510]

@@LoneStarDrift chris

[@tri00azerath]

Tf is everyone coming after chris for? Lol. You guys need to chill tf out.

[@Slammed46]

Idk.... Dude is delusional. Been stuck at the same subs for years and wonders why. Should have never left tommy imo

[@tri00azerath]

@@Slammed46 yeah he should of stayed and gotten treated like garbage, plus have you seen how Tommy's videos have performed since that all came out dude? Not much to be gained there at this point. Not that people should maintain friendships like that just for gain, but Tommy wasn't exactly being a decent friend to him from what it looks like.

[@clintonvanrijsbergen5017]

Epic video nice work

[@LoneStarDrift]

Thanks!

[@SietzeNL]

His name is rudnik

[@jamescruzCwS]

Great chat. Thanks, Chris Thanks, Aaron

[@thatdriftlife7629]

Chris is right. I have only bought merch when there was a giveaway

[@LoneStarDrift]

I didn't know people were so into only give away merch purchasing lol, that is wild. I never even consider it when I look at stuff to buy, my brain is wired differently.

[@TheRealMrRoyal]

@@LoneStarDrifti think it's also different for younger people or those on a budget. If they can only buy 1 hoodie every 6 months are they going to buy one where they have a chance to win something life changing or pay the same price and just get a hoodie......assuming they like the creators equally.

[@jsimmons3090]

Great video!! Fucking love Chris rudnik!!!

[@SavageNativeA.T]

Ruddddy 👊

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

good to check up on Mr Miata himself, wtf is up with Tyler Fialko also

[@LoneStarDrift]

Who is that?

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

@@LoneStarDrift he has a bare metal miata, low and wide with a huge wing

[@Bristol57-zt8gq]

I've been waiting like 6 years or something for him to finish that Bosozoku car lol

[@Elferiamoney0333]

6:49 / 36:57 Chris Rudnick big liar

[@lHATETHEINTERNET]

W Chris

[@clintonvanrijsbergen5017]

Chris I prefer u to. Jimmy and Adam shot for the respect u give the art and the love for what u gotn

[@trevormckeehen2010]

Seems like rudnicks really grown up since I first saw him in videos

[@lucifer_Ri]

Nothing new heard from his words or any fresh ideas! Van life already seen!! Rudnik is stuck in his beginnings (OG Haggard days) and still, 9 years after thinks that is fun watching shitbox cars and same rinse/repeat?! Content is stale af + his fake obnoxious laughter spiced with spitting. WTF? Everybody rooted for him for years, but no longer. Dood is boring. Fullstop.