DREAM VS REALITY: Being a Car YouTuber

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[@ballistic20vt]

One of the things i like about this channel over most others is that its about the car and the work, not personalities and drama. Also it seems you care about the cars/builds rather than it being just another one to get done and upload

[@Tech-bv9oj]

💯

[@K_Swap_The_World_69]

Man if this isn't really the truest thing I've heard! 💯💪🏽💯

[@efreund1]

These guys are humble af too. Thanks for putting up with YT algorithm!

[@timothywilkinson6177]

This.

[@michaelallen2501]

You can have some personality and still skip the drama. Cleetus keeps his circle drama free by making sure those kinds of toxic people aren't in it. I'm not sure what this channel needs to reach a larger audience, but I suspect doing more with cars outside of the shop would drastically improve things. There's a lot more people who like cars at a surface level. Or are too busy to follow a build series. But would happily tune in to watch it rip some laps, or complete an epic road trip etc.

[@chandlerbraaten847]

This channel is criminally under rated.

[@panagiotis1519]

One collaboration with LSC or someone similar would skyrocket the views!

[@terrorbird4022]

Absolutely

[@wswan81]

Totally agree.

[@jonyrho]

I love how Speed Academy is set up with building quality cars and great technical content. I actually don't enjoy most automotive content on KZbin because they're so click baity or "lifestyle" videos. You guys keep it real and hope it always stays that way!

[@BeardedPharmacist]

Great comment

[@kevinvines1846]

Your OEM+ build style, your rapport with each other, and the care you take to create quality (instead of quantity) content is what keeps me coming back. I stop watching other channels that churn out quick and dirty builds every week just to appease the masses. Keep up the great work, fellas!

[@averyingegneri5983]

Speed Academy is the best “technical” car channel on KZbin BY FAR. IMO the pace at which you move through these builds is spot on and the fact you’re “flipping cars” keeps it interesting and always fresh. I also like the track day videos and wouldn’t mind seeing more of those, even with bringing out older projects that’ve been done for a while! Do whatever u need to keep this channel going… sponsored products, quick & easy builds, test drives, etc. Keep it up! 🏎️🔧⚙️

[@Tech-bv9oj]

Totally agree!

[@DahakaCL]

I would say at the same level of MotoIQ with uncle Mike. Two way under appreciated channels and content.

[@averyingegneri5983]

@@DahakaCL Mike’s videos at MotoIQ are also top notch! Totally agree

[@Notachancepoopypants]

You should check out M539 restoration if you’re into technical work

[@am55255]

It breaks my heart a little bit that you guys have to sit down and make these every few years. This is my #1 channel on KZbin and it’s incredibly frustrating to me to see you guys not see the success of some of the other channels.

[@LearnToRace]

What I love about this channel like you mentioned is the relatable builds, I won't watch any super car crash builders, unrelatable cars and unlikeable personalities, you guys are down to earth and great to watch

[@johnnymcauley3314]

What he said. 100%

[@GMJLopez]

Agreed. I've stopped watching other KZbin builders because they switched from relatable content to super car builds.

[@danielrcoster]

As a 42 year old American, your channel appeals the most to me. Coming from learning everything I could about cars from reading print media (including your former magazine). I think you said it right... restrained and realistic builds, taking your time, going through all the coordination on the back end while still being entertaining is still a monumental effort. I love your "glimpse in the life" content and just wanted to say thank you.

[@mypalAbra]

Agree these guys have always kept it real. No half nude women just to sell magazines, modified mag was hands down the best mag for real car guys just like this channel

[@HDNBenjamin]

I am one of your biggest fans. I just doubled my Patreon donation to show support. Again, I never skip an ad. You guys are amazing and really should have the most views in this auto space on KZbin.

[@speedacademy]

Thanks a ton Ben! Your support means alot and we are super appreciative!

[@TonysTechAndCars]

The Ass2000 turning into the Badass2000. I really miss that car, and was the car that made me discover you guys. Keep up the good work guys. To this day I don't understand how you are not in the millions of subs.

[@coldvaper]

This is car is why I started watching this channel.

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

Believe me, nobody does it like speed academy. The fast builds, different variety and the style of build is next to none. I’ve been watching since 2016 i believe. You guys really deserve atleast 1M subs.

[@BeardedPharmacist]

I love the setup of this channel. I'm in my early forties and grew up since 13 buying magazines, so I love the professional nature of the channel. There are no fake personalities or clickbate drama, just real car guys getting work done.

[@InfamousSteveo]

As a performance shop, I have a new appreciation for your channel and being honest with the allure of KZbin... I find the most successful channels are content creators who never planned on being "youtube famous" or successful monetarily... They also seem to be very motivated, and internet/videography savvy type people. Sometimes people think running a shop is easy, and much like being a successful youtube creator, both require an immense amount of work, dedication, and persistence through the ups and downs of business and life. Thanks for being real and not sugar coating or glamorizing the work and finances that are actually required.

[@cardboardglacier]

I liked the quick series you did with Moose’s daily - they are a lot more relatable and I assume cheaper to make, but probably as much time to produce and not as rewarding for clicks.

[@rynev3392]

I love the authentic aspect of your channel, building and restoring cars the right way

[@Warongold]

You guys are the best automotive KZbin channel for all the reasons you stated about what type of channel you are. Keep it up!!!

[@jaynuck]

Personally, and with no disrespect intended to most other car KZbinrs, this is one of very few channels I truly enjoy consistently. I’m in my late 30’s with a hectic career and a family, and although I still own a few of the cars of my youth (FA5 daily and DC2R track rat) finding a chance to even research mods is very challenging. Taking on a swap or build is unthinkable. Joining you fellas on a project every few weeks is a real joy, and the bonus for me is that we’ve seemingly got very similar taste in cars.

[@Slickpete83]

*thanks Speed Academy for no click bait titles and great content*

[@NikkoSalgado]

It’s also very space consuming. Storing that amount of cars is so much money and space. I just started automotive youtube seriously and it’s so fun. So much to learn. Keep up the good work guys

[@captainobvious9188]

This is my favorite YT car channel... but I'm amazed you guys have stuck with it - Every build video I think about how much you are doing relative to the number of views - Thanks for doing it, I really love your content. You guys should do a footrace around the track.

[@elgringiototote]

Just want yall to know, that I make sure to fully watch every video you put out. Even if its not a project I'm personally invested in, I'll let the vid play to completion everytime! I support the hell out of you guys! Ya'll are some of the highest quality content on the platform

[@CruiseControl1]

It’s so hard to get an automotive channel going, I put in 4 years of hard work and only got to 1,800 subs. You guys rock! Thanks for sharing 🎉

[@Busydadgarage717]

This was so fun to watch! Appreciate you guys and what you bring to the community! Thank you both!

[@Motorheaddoc]

I’ve been a long time follower and love your guy’s style and while I’m all for the track build the draw behind a lot of KZbin videos is the aspiration of reaching a dream. I think that the big builds of things like the Supra, GTR is a big draw. What about taking us on the voyage of acquiring the cars? Wishing you guys continued success!

[@Retro8itmods]

You guys have the best channel and I appreciate all the hard work that goes into it. I love the work on the cars but I also love how transparent you both are.

[@SuperSkillzSlick]

Guys just to let you know.. I like alot of KZbin channels and I can tell you.. you guys are my favourite... You may not be massive compared to other channels but you really have a great vibe here.. always click on a video.. not like other channels where it feels forced and pushed

[@g-mane7497]

Been with yall since the beginning. Still my favorite automotive channel, behind you guys is gears and gasoline. I hate the extra shit that goes with the other channels. You guys do cars right and straight to the point. Keep it up guys.

[@jeremy_wang]

I live in NorCal and would love to see you here! I see exponential growth potential for the channel with three nearby tracks and so many nice touge roads. Plus the car enthusiast community here is enormous.

[@Zosh]

Been preaching this for years now. Being a profitable Automotive KZbinr is probably one of the hardest things to do. you have to spend $$$ to make $. You guys deserve the all the success.

[@aroundomaha]

Your builds appeal to me as being something I would actually do. A nice blend of outright cool, track worthy and interesting models. YT doesn’t reward that and it bums me out to see how hard you have to hustle but I hope it works out. If not I will still be thankful for all the content. My sincere thanks!

[@Tech-bv9oj]

Please don't give up! This is my favorite channel

[@DJT125489]

I've watched every single video you have made for nearly 10 years. Loved every one. I will never understand why you don't get more views. I do miss the track videos and the collab videos on other builds. Appreciate all the hard work over the years. Keep it going. Hope it works out for you guys with some viral videos to help grow the channel.

[@jayryia]

The thing with you guys that I ALWAYS appreciate, is that you will respond to contacts of people offering help or even answering a technical question that's within your range of knowledge. Lots of channels out here where the people don't even bat an eye. You're always willing to accept any assistance on a one on one level (Using the evo 6 build as reference back then when I was trying to help with part info, etc) and things like that as well as real world advice make this channel so nice to watch from a mature point of view. If I ever come up from the caribbean to visit Canada one day and I see you all, I'll make sure to give you all a "well done!" handshake. Keep doing what you do how you do it. It works.

[@OrangeChicken417]

Speed Academy, VTEC Academy and Eric The Car Guy are the real ones.

[@altimatic2183]

You guys have always been true to the culture. I was a subscriber back in 2005 in my teens with modified magazine until that stopped and continued now that I'm an adult and still work on cars and try to buy more while dealing with life. I've always liked doing with cars what you guys do; proper functional modifications that are meant to be used. Keep up the great work.

[@GrizzlyWisdom]

The Way this Channel is, I think, Breaths life into the Enthusiast space. I think you do a very good job of making the channel about the cars, the builds, and the process of the project car. What keeps Me coming back to watch is the lack of fabricated drama into the videos.

[@ianmccormick247]

Love your channel! I’m a 41 year old Honda fan boy. Built e46’s of my own, type r, s2000s etc. I can imagine your business model can be challenging but I am a huge fan of your content! Would doing partnership videos with some of the bigger auto KZbinrs help? Jackie Ding? Adam LZ? Car Throttle? Tavarish?

[@OnlyDominican]

I'd be honest...if they do I may skip those episodes.

[@Corvetteran88]

This is definitely one of my favorite channels. I love that your builds are clean and for the most part track focused. The track videos are definitely the best

[@daltonwallace7320]

I just want to add my voice and say that this is easily my favorite automotive youtube channel. It is the purest and most substantive channel that i've come across and the production quality is second to none! Hopefully you guys don't go anywhere but if you do I'll be sure to follow!

[@shadowxps]

I really love where your guys content is at right now. I found your channel way back when you guys were still building the FR-S and it was a massive inspiration for my own journey into modifying my FR-S. I think the idea of sticking with accessible builds is really great and a lot of young enthusiasts are going to appreciate it. You guys might be "amateurs" but you're a big inspiration to people like me.

[@sulan1388]

What I like the most about this channel is the nature of your character, you two are good people who provide content without hypocrisy, unlike the rest of the channels.

[@archermark29]

I started watching you guys channel maybe about a year ago and I've come to really enjoy the content, no egos get in the way, just true honest hard working guys doing their thing and teaching many along the way. Keep up the good work fellas, one day I'd like to visit your shop if I'm ever in your area.

[@Cepera540]

Love this channel because of how genuine your guys are. The amount of info and details you provide is amazing. As an e39 m5 owner, I watched and rewatched your e39 build over 10x to help me with my car. Thank you so much for all the hard work you guys are doing!

[@DahakaCL]

Much love and appreciation from across the world guys, all the way from Chile to Canada. I love your type of friendship and all the work you guys do. What you guys talked about moving to a better and more friendly weather will help on the content and videos for sure, I and I'm sure most of your community wants to see those cars on the street/track way more often ❤.

[@Club-Version]

Let’s go, the tints are coming off! Thanks for the shoutout 🙏🏻. Keep building proper cars that can actually turn laps!! Been a subscriber since the FRS build and what keeps me coming back is exactly all the points you mentioned.

[@davidnythan8326]

Love the content as well as the personal enthusiasm placed in all the builds and learning curve. Thank you and I wish the best for the company.

[@speedacademy]

Thank you!!

[@SystemScandll]

Love your presentation style! I can see the love for the cars and that you put the car first and your "youtube personalities" second. Great Edu-tainment! I love the way you film and the on screen relantionship you have. Keep up the amazing work!

[@72Birel]

I appreciate what you guys are doing. I like that you keep the frustrations honest. Don't stop going to the track.

[@McBoj]

It's criminal you guys aren't more popular. Of all the modding channels, it's you guys and Stanceworks for me. Top tier

[@sonnyp1573]

Love the channel. My inner child loves to see these builds. I have a 2000 DC2 LS and a 98 EJ DX hatchback sitting in my garage, while my 2018 M240i and 2013 X1 sit outside covered in snow right now. Between you guys and AHC Garage, the content is what keeps me going. I also had a 08 E90 M3, which I miss. Loved to see that build! You guys rock, keep it up.

[@joshsmith4998]

Found y'all with your Evo 6 build series a few years ago. Been a fan ever since. I get burned out of a lot of car channels, but I find myself always coming back to this channel because of the good vibes and quality content

[@anastezah4478]

love you guys hope nothing but success for you guys this year !

[@EddyEP2]

I hope you guys will keep doing what you do, you’re my absolute favorite channel to follow and you’re often the highlight of my weekend! Thanks a lot from the Netherlands🙏🏻

[@shaunlunney7551]

Love you guys and your content! Met you both briefly at the Speed Festival last fall at Mosport. Keep it up, wish you guys all the best!

[@seethruhead7119]

I've always had this idea that I would love to build my car on your channel. You guys are local to me. I want to put a ton of money into my car, race it at TMP. I would love to make a KZbin series out of the build but I have neither the time or the energy to do it properly. You guys have the shop, the tools, the connections, the knowledge and experience. One of my favorite videos that you guys have done is the one where you install some parts onto a friends car. maybe building "customer" cars and showing them off on youtube could be a spot for you guys to fit into? or maybe it's too much liability and trouble. i dunno

[@nates2243]

My favorite automotive channel out there! You guys are relatable as people, build interesting cars, document technical challenges and solutions and the production quality is excellent! I know it's a lot of work, but keep it up - your efforts are definitely appreciated!!

[@zakstroup]

Great video! Loved hearing about what goes on in the background. I’ve been watching the past year so a little newer to you guys. You’re my favorite among car channels on KZbin. I love the Canadian hospitality and both of your passions for the same cars I love. Being newer for me I might have missed your backgrounds. I assumed that you guys maybe had racing history or a tune shop and then did this as well. If you wanted to talk more about that aspect it would be great to hear your stories.

[@14KShadow]

Can't believe it's been 9 years. What a long long way you guys have come. Absolutely love all your content. I never realised it was just a 2 man business. Always presumed there were more people behind the scenes. Very impressive! Here's to many many more years of success 🍻

[@TheGearheadLounge]

Another excellent video. I love this channel, and I love the relationship between the two of you. This channel is so refreshing to watch, and I'm on here every Saturday for a new upload! Keep up the great work!

[@izanagi2311]

I appreciate you guys. I first came across Speed Academy in NFS Heat, when I was customizing and adding some decals to my Nissan skyline. Soon after, I started following ever since the blue civic build ( give away car ), and the content has been so great. Bonus points for being local in Ontario too. We appreciate you guys, keep making videos like these!!

[@anthonyalvarez9569]

You guys put out quality videos, and I love the detail you put into the work you put into the cars. Definitely the top channel on my list.

[@smlustoza]

I started following the channel when you buyed the badass2000 and i am still here watching every build. Keep up the good work, guys. Cheers!

[@project130r]

Such a great video! Channels like this are an inspiration to us, thanks for sitting down and speaking from the heart. Love your content, love where you’re coming from, and thanks for all the amazing work over the years!

[@triliciousss]

Keep up the treat work guys - love your channel and the fact that you do "mature car builds" and race them!

[@waltersmith3165]

Chirp Chirp! Another great episode, gents! I appreciate the insight with this episode. Honestly my fav yt channel for the builds, humor, setbacks, real world and dream builds. You guys def deserve more YT success . Congrats for all the progress. From a cold shack to a proper shop. Keep it up guys!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@russ4AGE]

You guys are awesome! Speed Academy is always my recommendation to coworkers and they love your content as well. Keep on doing what you’re doing.

[@jt_fc1]

For years I’ve been watching you guys and still to this day you guys are my most favorite automotive KZbin channel out there. You guys build cars that most people can actually follow and afford, not some exotic vibe. You guys are also down to earth and care about the car community a lot compared to others who just make these kinds of videos just for views. Surprised you guys still don’t have more subscribers because you definitely deserve it, but your channel is full of followers who really care about the type of videos you’re making. Best of luck guys and keep on going!!

[@r32crazy1]

I love this channel. I also like that you guys are not afraid to show any mistakes, and share how you fix them.

[@rx7pete769]

Yall are one of my favorite KZbin channels because you build cars like adults. I guess it helps we’re in the same age range to appreciate all the want from the 90s!

[@jnl88]

This is genuinely one of the only channels I look forward to watching. Keep up the great work.

[@Mrtrunks]

I’ve been following you guys since Dsport, then found you guys when you were building the FR-S. I really enjoy realistic builds vs way over the top. Keep building guys

[@pahaf1991]

Thank you guys for everything you do. Great Channel. Look forward to every video

[@evilinthebrain]

You guys are awesome and put out some of the best car content in my eyes because you guys aren’t “KZbin personalities” you guys love building cars and we’re lucky enough to be able to watch you both enjoy doing so. One of the things I really love about what you guys do is you’re both so humble and if I ever got the chance I wouldn’t hesitate to approach you both and have a chat. I look forward to it some day. Keep up the great work fellas we all appreciate the hard work and dedication you put into your content. Cheers!

[@jeremybook2096]

This is one of the best automotive youtube channels around. Very informative and entertaining and the best builds!

[@dbrandon4528]

Love the channel! Love the builds. Congratulations on 642k subs

[@TheTERIO14]

You guys influenced my taste in cars very early in my car modding life. Also inspired me to hit the track everytime i could. Good stuff, keep 'er going!

[@noahvelasquez223]

My favorite channel on YT hands down! I can't say enough good things about you guys. Thank you both for.. everything!

[@timfretts9266]

LOVE the channel, keep doing what you're doing.

[@Isiahdeguzable]

Most underrated automotive KZbin channel. You guys bring my childhood dream builds to life.

[@rodrigo4379]

This channel is my fav one. No clickbait, no bs, no drama.. just a clean channel with clean builds and 2 dudes that know their thing :D Keep it like this pls

[@calebz5890]

Hats off to ya! You guys have built a great channel. Thanks!

[@romchompa6858]

I like you guys because you fixed up My car the e28 , its always helpful when theres a resource like your channel on the car you own, makes life so much easier to see it on the screen with descriptions and narration and not just in a manual or old forum post

[@Lewuaptedama]

Nice q&a. Have enjoyed the channel for a little more than a year! Great stuff!

[@muirisoconnor7749]

This is my favourite channel on KZbin, it helps that I have a similar taste in cars but I also appreciate the high standard you guys build the cars to. The track content is excellent as it puts the build to the test.

[@superfast30]

You guys do an awesome job. Big fan of the channel. I grew up around the scene during the same era(early 2000's) here in the GTA and surrounding area. What a time it was!

[@AnnexSuspensionGroup]

Really enjoyed this guys! Thanks for shedding light on how much work this channel is! Just makes those 10am drops that much sweeter.

[@tsubodzuka]

DP, the ASS200 to BADASS2000 build is what brought me to this channel and I've been subscribed ever since. I'm glad to hear it's your favorite build as well!

[@tonykartracer8032]

I do hope your channel continues to grow as it's one of the few mature car guy channel out there that puts out good content. But hey, you're already past the half-million mark so it's not like you're struggling that bad. Just continue to be true to yourself and put good contents out there and the people will take notice.

[@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkn3249]

I love your channel guys! I do miss the track battles a lot though. I think doing a few more crossovers with other automotive youtubers might help boost your numbers as well. I hope you can keep this channel going for years to come 🤞

[@VoxVirtus206]

Much love fellas - there are people with entire teams behind that struggle to deliver 1/2 of the quality of content that you do. It's hard but you guys ARE killing it. I just want to see you DRIVE them more.

[@JesseCarmichaelAutos]

Been here since the beginning, appreciate the style of your channel without the drama and BS. keep it going!

[@deadsaylordesigns8871]

Speed academy is one of the Radis automotive channels on KZbin. You guys always do a great job with your content and I appreciate it.

[@erock155]

Love this channel and appreciate what you guys do.

[@MikeRaymond91]

You boys will always have my support, no question.

[@jamescolella9432]

Speed Academy, Mighty Car mods and M539 channels are my absolute favourite by far. Nothing else comes close imo. Keep up the great work. I dont own any of the cars that you work on but that doesnt matter, they way are always great videos.

[@kaylamasaitis1031]

I hope you guys know that the best thing about your channel is the two of you. You have consistently pleasant, fun, engaging personalities. I’ll watch literally anything you put out because you guys feel like old friends. With respect to the cars, being relatable to an ordinary person and working on attainable cars is far more engaging than the higher end stuff. I enjoyed Mat Armstrong far more when he was working in his driveway than now that he’s flying to Dubai and rebuilding exotics. I wish you had far more viewers and made a lot more money but I would sincerely hope that you’d keep your same format and style even if you could afford to do much more. Love you guys!

[@muasboy]

I love the channel. Very relatable. The structure of the builds are substantially entertaining.

[@cruz_control3925]

I'm glad you made this video. I enjoy your channel because you guys are fun to watch and build the type of cars that I like, and would build myself. Your passion for the vehicles and builds shine through. It takes alot of resources for an automotive channel compared to others. I started my channel to documenting build because it was something I was going to do anyway. But you are correct it does take planning, time, money and persistence to keep it rolling. Keep it up!

[@catvisimo]

i have been watching you guys for years, keep it up and i appreciate the effort

[@brunobossio2388]

You guys are definitely under rated, its the mature KZbin channel for the seasoned veterans of tuning. Yes more track battles for sure, but please no burn outs or donuts unless really warranted, like at the end of a build or something like that, not your style anyways. I am partial to rotaries but love all the content no matter what the build. Also when PT gets frustrated with the rust it make me chuckle a lot, as I too know the pain building my FC when I didn't know the tricks to battle the war against rust. The more Hondas you guys build the more I want one. Just the analog driving experience of the golden era cars never gets old. Keep them coming, here for the long run !!