F1-Inspired Hot Rod With A Honda S2000 VTEC Engine | Top Gear American Tuned ft. Rob Dahm

[@TopGear]

American Tuned has been nominated for a Webby Award. TG are proud of Rob and the team at Tangent Vector - and you can vote for your favourite in the Best Content Series category here -> bit.ly/43KALHh Voting closes April 20th.

[@RickyBoada]

Thank you guys for the positive feedback on the car! It was a blast to shoot with Rob!

[@ontowiryo4952]

why not with engine Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost maybe? (it's same ford)

[@Pete0126]

@@ontowiryo4952 because honda engine is better

[@rickyboadaespanol]

@@ontowiryo4952 this fits like a glove. A tight one

[@71whitey]

what was on your T-shirt?

[@thehoboman]

This is one of the coolest builds I've seen in a long while, thanks for sharing!

[@markg5916]

Smiles per gallon in it's purest form. Looks like a blast even as a passenger. Rob fits the role extremely well.

[@sdh643fn]

I love how his voice changes as soon as he's in the car 😂giddy like a lil kid

[@RobDahm]

I build some sketchy things. But nothing that tickles all the senses like this. The amount of attention and thumbs ups it gets is incredible.

[@WildEngineering]

So rob, can you tell us what his shirt said? xD

[@chaseborges9462]

The car could use a rotary engine. Move the weight more towards the center😏

[@TherealToppo]

Lol I still don't get why they hired you. Jk

[@MrUltraworld]

Another great episode Rob! Thanks

[@MacchiDola]

Time to start working on your Indy car

[@onigiri4804]

For anyone wondering about the background music at 0:23 I can tell you a song that sounds really similar to it is called "Do Gunna" by an Indian Rap Duo named Seedhe Maut which was produced by "Sez On the Beat".

[@applebeignet]

The best decision Top Gear brand managers ever made was to bring Rob Dahm aboard.

[@Emil-sh6sq]

And Chris Harris

[@TylerSmithMusic1]

Agreed, rob is such a car guy in and out. Doesn’t even care about the camera which is why I love his content, kind of feel unedited and authentic

[@RicondaRacing]

what decision was that?

[@danielbrealey2924]

Agreed, this segment is the best!

[@ramseyperson7604]

@@RicondaRacing the og trio

[@futeditzs2482]

This is a full-scale Hot Wheels!

[@rbxviperyt9454]

More like it is the car from Need For Speed 2015 and Need for Speed no limits

[@bDz416]

@@rbxviperyt9454 Tell em Payback is where i first seen it and instantly fell in love wit it...alongside the Koenigsegg Regera 😍

[@rbxviperyt9454]

@@bDz416 Yeah it was in payback and yes it looked cool

[@abdulmuhaimin5274]

@@rbxviperyt9454 Need for Speed: Payback

[@bluemutt9964]

Hot Wheels would stick a real engine in it, not a junk ass honda eco-shit

[@adambrandt1858]

That is the coolest look ever. I love how wide it is and just slammed with huge tyres thats awesome.

[@ryan49805]

Rat rods/ hot rods are DEFINITELY my all time favorite genre of American car culture. They are just plain COOL! And this thing is beautiful!!

[@lce4317]

I remember seeing this thing at cars and coffee one day, and I was just amazed. The car community is so creative with the things they do, it’s awesome

[@NerdyX90]

Rory Reid, Rob Dahm, Chris Harris is the new Top Gear series we need.

[@peanutbutterpadre1519]

Rory was a horrible presenter and they don't want a "yank"

[@clipsedrag13]

nope we need old top gear back

[@shaned1500]

rory reid isnt my favorite

[@clipsedrag13]

@@shaned1500 riley reid?

[@nicksmith9217]

would be sick, although i must admit im starting to like the current 3

[@goodc.2853]

The way it pans from the Vespa, to the Harley with its mini trailer, back to the Rat Rod @6:44 is just *_chef's kiss_*

[@MyHeadHz]

One of the slickest looking builds thus far. Makes me want to do build on a hot-rod of my own.

[@lacossanostra]

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[@smolltaco5667]

So sad that hot rods are dying off

[@joshschneider9766]

For those that want to know. Beck customs F135 design, featured in need for speed 2015 as a driveable sim. Awesome render, awesome game addon, wicked real life interpretation. Again, much respect to this thing, its amazing!

[@MrArrakis9]

really love seeing the resurrection of TUNED from the drive channel come back to life here. Thanks topgear and thanks Rob for bringing back this type of content!

[@salvare0004]

Massively miss TUNED, That and Chris Harris' vids were the best thing on the Drive channel back in the day. Kept up with Matt and the Smoking tire since but it's simply not the same. I understand why he stopped as driving someone else's frankenstein was sketchy to say the least but if it were done in a more controlled way, like what Top gear has been doing with these episodes featuring Rob that would be great.

[@K0wp3R]

7:45 a G-wagon, a hotrod JDM weird F1 style thing and a Prius, what a lineup

[@austinreed5805]

Imagine if F1 existed back in the 1930’s and their cars looked like this.

[@cyjanek7818]

They wouldnt, F1 was always open cockpit. It would be closer to open wheeler LMP car - it is some crazy 1930 combo of LMP1 and F1 and it is great

[@ducbox572]

F1 did exist in the 30s and the cars were crazy. Mid engine, V12, supercharged, alumunim bodied missles.

[@N-e0N]

@@ducbox572 Cars were all front engine until '58, when Stirling Moss won with a mid engined Cooper. Just saw the "biggest F1 technical revolutions" video again yesterday

[@ducbox572]

@@N-e0N Pre-WW2 Auto Union Grand Prix (precursor to Formula 1) cars were mid engine.

[@N-e0N]

@@ducbox572 Looked it up, interesting stuff. 427kmph by a car made in the 1930's? Holy macnscheeseballs

[@nekominorinya2569]

This is, i have no words, i cant put in words, how amazing this car is, its american, its japanese, its a F1 its a render its just stunning

[@TheOnlyShadowWarrior]

Season 2 is a must! Please get: Mike Stance Works K24 Ferrari Ryan Tuerck Formula Supra Street Bandito F1 tesla swap Cletus Mullet

[@lacossanostra]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/on-Wm6mIj7Krla8

[@tuteBitz]

the grins on these dudes while driving the car....the car brings so much joy!!

[@electrikoptik]

Dear Top Gear, We demand more content featuring Rob Dahm!

[@hecks_k20_fa5]

As a Honda guy and an affinity for older cars,this is just epic!Love it,and what better place then Miami.❤️👍🏾

[@millind5171]

i wish there was a moment of purely revving it

[@Thatdude877]

I love how original the build is, and just how raw the experience is. Another great episode 👏

[@lacossanostra]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/on-Wm6mIj7Krla8

[@RX_124__GTR_6]

It feels like it's heavily from need for speed payback with is being an F1 hotrod however, that doesn't mean anything considering that guy made it truly reality which is awesome.

[@mbdulka]

Some dope Americana right there ...

[@amp8134]

This series is awesome the only thing that could make it better would be longer episodes

[@UzumakiX5series]

6:13 When the Vtec kicks in

[@SamI-jk5vt]

i've been waiting for this car since i saw it in the trailer video

[@MyHeadHz]

Same!

[@michealfigueroa6325]

Having grown up during the "backyard special racecar era" this kind of car has a special place in my mind/heart, Well done Sir TY 4 sharing

[@STAG162]

I do admire the ambition and the authenticity behind the whole ratrod concept. it seems the editors of this vid could've done with blurring out the guy's whole house as it would have been easier.

[@nathanclose8857]

The term hot rod went away when you put that s2000 motor in it lol

[@deepsouthlife8216]

Hot rodding is making something with something that was meant for something else, modern hot rodding is like putting a 2j in a Nissan or a subaru or whatever. A hot rod is what eva ya want it to be using what eva parts ya get ya hands on

[@nicksimpson88]

his shirt having to be blurred the whole time lmao

[@voodoo7008]

They didn’t blur his license plate.

[@ryanokeefe12]

@@voodoo7008 Because they don't need to... this car could be photographed by dozens of people every time its being driven.

[@j_edwards6075]

I love shit like this. When an amalgamation of ideas are brought together with the best parts of multiple cars to create a unique ride. My brother built his own 1928 model A roadster and cruising in that brings you the best feeling ever, even if it's bare minimum and bone stock it brings a smile to everyone's face that sees it.

[@MrCTruck]

One of my all time favorite builds.

[@saminski4149]

Nice, now I can get gapped by a Boneshaker not only on FH5 but also in real life, what a time to be alive.

[@dkmorris713]

My favorite build ever. My greasy fingers are trembling at the thought of this thing. My goodness I'm at a loss of words to describe my want for this thing. Phenomenal

[@mattyc2815]

Rob Dahm is the BEST presenter! his knowledge and love for cars is awesome.

[@WarningHPB]

Another banger with Rob Dahm at the wheel

[@BlahKDubstep]

Antique Ford + F1 + Vtec = Suprisingly Beautiful Great build!! Probably the most unique build I have ever seen.

[@JTeam45]

That car is so beautiful! How awesome is that design? The air scoop and wide stance just do it for me, Ricky needs to take this on the Hot Wheels Legends tour and win so we can own it in 1:64 scale.

[@joshschneider9766]

I instantly recognized it as the beck custom from need for speed. Sure looks as hellacious as the game made it out to be. Massive props for making it real. Absolutely amazing!

[@JonesBrothersProductionsiac]

I remember playing around with the Beck Kustoms F132 in Need for Speed. It was such a fun car.

[@sagethemage7]

This is one of the best car run downs, I appreciate the silent dialog, videos over saturate with shit music, this was so organic I felt like I was there.

[@C-M-E]

I'd say calling this a rat rod is doing it a tremendous Disservice! I remember when the render was among some choice pieces that were like crazy video game ideas, though I'm so glad this was one of the two I've seen born out of that 'library' come to life.

[@dirkz.duggitz1567]

Calling this a rat rod is also just plain wrong. Its a hot rod. Nothing beaten or worn about this beautiful beast. Which are trademarks of a rat rod.

[@dirkz.duggitz1567]

@@ReanuKeevesAus how do you figure?

[@dirkz.duggitz1567]

@@ReanuKeevesAus solid theory. No holes in that at all. Lol.

[@intricateinc8566]

Menacing looking front end, awesome engineering and conceptualization, great job.

[@R19Robbin]

This gotta be one of the sickest hot rods in the world 🔥🔥

[@WildLifeService]

That’s is probably one of the coolest mash up cars I have ever seen. Man that thing is amazing!

[@DonLee1980]

the video editor who edited this film must have spent a ton of time trying to blur that T-shirt, which was about like half the video frames. It would have been a lot easier if they politely asked the guy to change into a different shirt that didn't have a giant brand name on it.

[@Maxt305]

Ricky is a part of what makes car culture in Miami so great! We are proud to have him visit us at Cars and Coffee Miami no matter what he brings it’s always a great time!

[@cezarmartins3489]

Someone actually did a F1 wheel glitch from GTA in real life. Amazing.

[@tenebrisxvi8619]

I love this build, and I love the fact they have the rotary king as a host!

[@NerdyX90]

LOVE THIS SERIES!!!

[@davidcampbell9142]

Just amazing, Ive seen pictures of this car before, but not a video, Its perfect, I dont think you could get any better than this.

[@JayL781]

They should Rob Dom on top gear permanently

[@supermankitv4375]

This needs costom made lights too

[@zomfgaaron]

Honestly I remember when Goomba originally built this car. Car was running and driving from what i remember when it was sold. Car looks like some stickers were added to it and dynamat but thats all i can see. I never saw this car in person but i did see his previous FR-S build in person and can say he didn't do anything sketchy or half ass so i'm really wondering what he means by undrivable.

[@epark5687]

Yeah doesn’t seem much different from when he bought it besides the color and maybe an addition of the turbo?

[@adactic8285]

James drove this vehicle all the time. I don’t know why he felt the need to discredit that. I guess to just try and make it seem like he did more than slap some cash down for it.

[@epark5687]

@@adactic8285 his current project s2koma is pretty sick though. Watching the progress on that one.

[@adactic8285]

@@epark5687 oh yeah. That car is gonna be so good

[@patrickpelletier6315]

I get back aches watching Rob in the driver's seat of this wicked build

[@sweettee3647]

Very cool car. Could have watched a way longer vid. About that car. It definitely is cool !!

[@soogood_food]

Never thought I'd want such a car.. now I definitely do.

[@mushkamusic]

This is exactly what Top Gear should be doing in the UK. Down to earth blokes who are genuine car enthusiasts, not some washed up chat show host and an ex England cricketer. I'd have Chris Harris and the lads from #CarThrottle over the current UK Top Gear hosts.

[@jesterokjones4954]

I like the owner as much as I like the car, this dude knows what he's doing!

[@Adam-nv9zo]

That's definitely a smiles per gallon ride. Hell yeah.

[@tacomac3510]

I’m soooooo happy that it’s real. Always thought it was a render.

[@WickedIntentSemi]

Open wheels always look siiiick!!!!

[@funkmonkeyfun]

This is the cleanest build I have seen!

[@benjibenji2333]

im so happy for Rob he got the spot in this show.. couldn't fit better

[@philgowan6298]

Freedom is such a precious thing.

[@gp1449]

sick ass build bro 100%

[@randall1959]

I can't say I care for the scoops and wings but that's just me. The rest is killer.

[@Dan-F5050]

Agree, it looks menacing from the front then has a 99 cent store vibe in the back. That wing wouldn’t even catch the flow at that height and the scoop in the back looks like it would create more downforce than the wing lol

[@Mikee013]

Goomba James made this car into reality, I feel like he doesn't get the respect he deserves.

[@FeralRabbit]

Anything that makes everyone smile like that is awesome. IMO I wish it was a at least a T-top so they could see out! 🙂

[@lespaulr6]

This thing is cool for sure !!! Love it

[@sheridenbennett3326]

the sickest model A i have ever seen.wow.love the engine too.insane

[@monisaini2338]

BBC big black car not what you thought 🙂

[@BillyN31]

Your guy’s smiles said it all. Enjoyed the video.

[@cyjanek7818]

Only thing I am sad about is the fact that they couldnt figure out better driving position that squizing your head down. I can imagine it would have been impossible any other way but thats the only complaint I can have. Great build, looks great - Is this the car from NFS 2015 or the one in NFS was just inspired by this one?

[@DanilloDetrichi]

good question, LOL

[@jmfs3497]

"Miami is not even Florida." I like that. Miami is something else. I feel like they are the same way about boats. I've seen folks do a tight 180° turn in a canal just to talk to another boat. I love Miami.

[@fredericoespinoza]

rip editor has to remove his shirt graphhic lol

[@orispacheco3325]

The smiles! That’s what it’s all about. Nice

[@MeganeMondeoMX5]

Looks so uncomfortable to be in 😅 other than that, sick build!

[@SethHollingshead]

Man this is sick af. As a hotrod lover and honda/tuner lover it's awesome

[@spdcrzy]

That front suspension though...OOF. Not good.

[@patrickcarvalho5702]

Best hot rod I ever seen on my life

[@madness198648]

Why you blurring out the guys shirt weirdos

[@Redswipe]

Why is that an issue for you wierdo?

[@theheadone]

It was incredibly distracting to the enjoyment of the episode for me :(

[@facusan2339]

I wonder the same thing. Why they didn't give him a Top Gear shirt instead?.

[@lukebrennan5780]

Rob said it had Valvoline - my bet is the BBC wanted that blanked out, after the recording.

[@kylemartin15]

Crazy, I rekon I seen this render years ago. Pretty awesome to see it for real.

[@Nanogrip]

Dang, this is the coolest thing I've seen in a while.

[@Frazierbeats991]

They vibe so well together

[@NazarovVv]

Bruh I smiled all the way through the video. That Rod is something else

[@boomhydraulics6554]

This guy is so happy, nice to see!

[@BeefJerkyPlaysMC]

Props to editing team for blurring the logos

[@lawrencefoster2120]

This video feels so much like a good documentary.

[@jrmc530]

That cooler with black trimming and wheels is killer🔥

[@ThomasDoubting5]

The smiles says it all

[@malakisands8180]

Florida car culture is unique. I am from Tampa and also the mix of cars to. I used to have a Mark 3 Turbo Supra running with a NSK, Porsche 911 930 just get together and have fun

[@Carrot297]

Damn.... thats sick.. Props to the guy who had to blur the shirt.

[@deltafunction0]

When the hood was opened in the first second of the video and I saw the "VTECH" I audibly gasped.

[@josephmatuszak3855]

There are some cool old (20's/30's/40's) cars that have been thru that Vegas car museum that I think could inspire in insane interior in that car....

[@tiaraguy7705]

That is the most badass hybrid build I've ever seen

[@bluemutt9964]

You have low standards

[@eyeHATEuall85]

Wow. Just, wow! Both of my favorite worlds collide into this flawless beauty. Thank you so so so much for sharing.

[@crescentlive1]

this car is a combination of the best of the both worlds ( old and new ). Every modification done sits well with the whole car, it just belongs! I think he should do the same for the interior though. The plastic wraps and metal foils are big no no.