Japan Locals Challenged Me to a Race! | GC8 STI Vs. 350Z

The plan was to get some track time with my new STI - and getting challenged to a race was icing on the cake! Backwards entries for the locals at the end! Their YT Channel - / @kobo
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[@NomisChild1]

Giving locals a ride along is one of the coolest things I’ve seen. All of their reactions were priceless!!!

[@drizzify7850]

He was laughing like a little kid 🤣🤣

[@sarahdell4042]

So cool!!

[@NBALEGENDZS]

It put a smile on my face just hearing his reaction like a child

[@random1234100]

They were all sooo psyched Lmao, loved watching that.

[@thiagopepper]

Seeing those ride alongs put a huge smile on my face

[@kobo]

It was a lot of fun!! Let's run together again🥰🥰🥰

[@jjansen987]

So cool you got a ride along!

[@Michal_S0L]

love it

[@jconn1984]

Amazingness!!

[@austinkitchens4550]

All of this video and people are amazing 🔥💯🔥💯🔥

[@poboy8490]

🏁

[@fatfeet]

Damn, this was the best yet of the Japan content. The grip battle, the ride alongs, the gangster backies. This one's getting re-watched for sure.

[@davthompson]

Gangster backies be gangster

[@CompressorSurge]

Facts

[@Pandamonium004]

The Japanese culture is so cool man, how awesome is it to be randomly challenged to a friendly race and then end up hanging out and they help you change tyres etc on the drift car, thats so cool! All the excitement they had while going sideways was making me smile so much

[@buss1205]

yep, and the culture we have over here in the states is full of gatekeepers and clout chasers

[@ikarimemes4.0]

Their reaction during the drifting was priceless 😂😂

[@arch1406]

i was happy for them my self haha

[@franciscorompana2985]

More in Japan

[@nate.rr_]

i was smiling so much when they went out on ebisu, especially at the reverse entry corner

[@zorkimonyamamura3271]

The backies were sick

[@BrokeGambler]

The backies where def better than the reactions. Killin it bro.

[@travisrobertson6548]

Those ride along reactions had the biggest smile on my face

[@TobyBurt]

wholesome.

[@blackinblue11]

The japanese are people of maximum excitement:)

[@kevinrosqvist4818]

Me to!

[@stefanyz]

same. ear to ear.

[@erickpadilla94]

Same!

[@KongraDNB]

The clips of the Local guy absolutely having the time of his life as a passenger were super wholesome and put me in a really good mood. Super cool of you to take them around the track, showing them how it's done!

[@walahmelons5504]

The first dude's reaction was so wholesome. He was having the time of his life and it made me happy just from watching lol

[@JD_Evo_1le]

Dude I had the biggest smile on MY face watching you give them a ride in the drift car. Can’t imagine how you must have felt. Such a special moment. What an amazing video bro

[@michaelsanchez486]

SAMEEEE IT WAS A UNCONTROLLABLE SMILE😂😂😂😂

[@seendizle]

Same here

[@martinramirez6050]

Adam really holding the torch for the next generation of car culture

[@Jimthajunk]

W comment 🎉

[@DxCBuG]

This was very wholesome and made me so happy. The race, the drifting, the passengers :)

[@ammonsfabrication]

This is the most badass video you have done. I was smiling the entire time watching the ride alongs. Love these Japan videos.

[@dohcbag]

glad he's actually giving the subaru a chance and not just playing on the memes

[@ollyolyoxenfree]

sucks right

[@beefster1882]

@@ollyolyoxenfree this shit killed me lmfao you gotta drive a subie

[@lampat.8830]

HE ONCE IN HIS VIDEO SAID HE DOESNT CARE ABOUT SUBARU AS AN OWNER I WAS QUITE SAD AT THE MOMENT OT THEAR THIS KIND OF COMMENT HOPE HE FEEL DIFFERENT AFTER THIS

[@kevinfunk83]

That’s probably one of the coolest Subie’s ever made next to the B22.

[@gankieeyoutube7971]

@@lampat.8830 Subaru is easy to hate as a drifter. In the 90s, nothing in its class really matched it in grip driving.

[@tylermalm8943]

That was so unbelievably wholesome I couldn’t stop smiling the entire video

[@bighomieJ5X]

The locals laughing like schoolgirls was priceless, Adam your awesome 😁😁

[@LoneWolf-479]

Those locals will be telling thier grandkids about those ride alongs. Such a freakin cool memory. Mad respect to Adam for making that a day that they will never forget.

[@Karaa_and_Nate]

👆Thanks for your support dear❣️ I really appreciate your efforts hit me up on my official website I have a gift for you 🎁

[@stevenrampersad3949]

The combination of track driving and drifting plus the reactions made this vid perfect 💯.

[@thewitt76]

That's one of the most enjoyable, just happy vids I've seen in a while. The reactions were priceless.

[@olijones350]

Why did I feel so emotional watching the locals reaction to your drift-a-longs? A combination of huge smiles and a tear in the eye. How awesome 👏🏻

[@richie973_]

Them backwards entry’s were 🔥🔥! You keep this style of drifting up I know next year FD is yours 🦾.

[@bg710]

🤣🤣

[@subiejayy]

i was gonna say.... no one gonna say it?? so dope

[@shadowvuth]

Racing the Japanese locals gives me a Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift vibe. Especially them having 350z. DK vibes!!! “WABAKI!!”

[@466rudy6]

Slippers?

[@shadowvuth]

@@466rudy6 yea that’s what the Japanese teacher said to Sean

[@Jackm117]

I love it when you travel like this lol we get spoiled with so much content!

[@PeaJayYt]

Man this may be the best LZ content ever. From time attack to drifting, to seeing those locals so stoked to drift. Man this is just feel good content

[@TriniRogue]

As someone who grew up watching best motoring and hot version, being able to get a rolling start and race like that is a huge win imo, taking them drifting after is a solid bonus what an enjoyable video :D

[@Faceplanttt]

Seeing them enjoy drifting put a big ol smile on my face

[@oneilbasdeo3286]

Adam never disappoints me

[@darksidetize5183]

Those ride alongs had me dyin🤣Their reactions were sooo good hahah and them backies dude holy shit you could literally see the rear wheels moving backwards... That last one looked like you had to have been at a good 150 + degrees😳

[@neilbradford4958]

The possibilities mingling with the locals is endless, loved it 🔥

[@m.m.aautos6608]

Should definitely look into getting a killer Bee oil pan baffle if you do more track with the car, long heavy corners starve the oil pump on these cars

[@wak3oarder]

some catch cans for that blow-by as well

[@Weather_Nerd]

This!

[@turninburn1643]

such an Initial D moment 😂the reaction from the track guys were priceless, bet they already getting their Zs ready for drifting haha

[@bubbas_demon6686]

I cannot be the only one who loved how much joy that brought them!!! AMAZING!

[@brianrobinson9979]

The Japanese seem like an authentic people. When you (maybe not just me?) typically think of the Japanese you envision calm, quiet,, polite, not very overly emotional (happy or angry) people. But then they step into a high energy atmosphere like one of Adam's drift cars, and the pure excitement and adrenaline, mixed with a touch of fear just pours out with joy and enthusiasm with laughs, giggles and some "I just pee'd a little" screams 🤣👍

[@25thAnnv]

@AdamLZ for the subaru on track/ high G load touge runs the most important thing is oil frothing. Hard cornering will fill the head with oil and leave the sump low in volume. A windage tray, and oil pan can solve the issues. For now though just don't go through corners at very high RPM.

[@25thAnnv]

So happy that you found a great example of the STI. Those adjustable dampers have a small knob behind the shifter. My goodness that car is in great shape and has some rare bits on it. Not to mention just not missing a bunch of things is lovely to see. Give her a chance though, the engine has a VERY different center of gravity than vertical engines. It changes the feeling quite a bit

[@braedye3535]

I believe he mentioned in a previous video that the electronic controller for the dampers is broken but I’m not 100% sure. That car is a gem, hope he keeps it

[@25thAnnv]

@@braedye3535 yeah, he said it was "broke or something idk" and said he hadnt found the way yet to change it if it is inside still

[@Ilikedrifting]

Hello this is my first time ever commenting on one of your videos but man that this video right here gave me the chills from start to finish the passion and happiness that you put out there is incredible!!! The Initial D moments you have been able to recreate in your own way is so beautiful !! Thank you for sharing your adventures and so much more !!! God bless

[@duganmcclanahan4132]

Bro, this was one of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time! And Adam makes some really good content. Subie track battle and awesome ride alongs that looked like they had an absolute blast! Thanx for being awesome you guys, really appreciate the clean entertaining videos you make.

[@marcremie4195]

Reminds me of when Bunta let Takumi experience the GC8 when all he knew was the AE86. Great buy, Adam. 🤙

[@DNASocial]

I've watched every single video you've posted in the last 4 years and this is absolutely my new favorite. The Japanese culture is so damn cool and seeing you experience it is amazing!

[@VisionCityMayor]

damn- i didnt know adam was a fellow Best MOTORing enjoyer, but im glad to see those little homages with the editing and such lmao trip looked like a lotta fun, hope to do something similar later on in my life.

[@seanmc92]

It's not often i smile from start to finish of a KZbin video but this one made it happen. Amazing to see the Subaru on track and the locals having the time of their life 👌

[@projectmedianz]

Careful with those hard right handers! Subie's love to starve cylinder 4 of oil under high G force corners - baffled sumps are a must when tracking them! There's an infamous corner at the local track, Hampton Down's which is a hard uphill, banked, right hand corner named "Subie Corner" due to how many EJ's have been lost to it

[@darrynjames]

This is one of your greatest videos! The energy from everyone and the experience you gave the locals was amazing. Looked like an awesome day at the track! 👌

[@atm0706]

This was honestly such a great video. I like seeing you finally enjoy a proper Subaru, and then the racing and ride alongs with the locals was super cool and wholesome as well. It was a fun one for sure.

[@tuckertrussell9820]

THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEOS EVER! From tracking the sti to giving the locals a ride in the missile. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@This.Is.Jason.L]

This is amazing, seeing those guys so happy in the ride along really put a smile on my face

[@jessebecool1189]

Super cool to see their reactions to sending it 100% in the JZX

[@IronAxeGaming1]

Best Japan video yet! Such good vibes and I love seeing the Subaru it is truly a great and beautiful car.

[@adamvin]

Love the gc content as a gc8 owner. Good luck and enjoy ❤️

[@lowdermanc]

Same!

[@motivemotions5796]

I love the pure reactions the locals give. They are really something else! Please do more Japan trips! Love seeing all this content!

[@mrmanson]

following you for 7 years and still didn't stop to be amazed by the content :) this was a particularly special one though!

[@Jacob.Zonneveld]

Been a sub for around 6 years now, gotta say these last few videos of Adam back in Japan and then this video is icing on the cake. Bringing back some major OG vibes this trip adam, very grateful🙏

[@Jeremy-bc2sz]

you made that guys life man!!! i know it was a dream for him, props to you adam!

[@Trez0129]

So happy you bought a gc8, absolutely love watching you rip it! I can only hope that I’ll own even a 2.5rs some day

[@98Kentuckian]

this was just an awesome video. loved seeing everyone's reactions to the ride alongs. Priceless !

[@Pitti_Piotr]

BEST EPISODE EVER. SO MUCH SMILES. THAT BACKWARD ENTRY DUUUUDE.

[@BrandonLanczak]

Grip driving content is killer. That start near 17:00 was insane. Then the drifting and blowing the dudes mind, man this video has it all.

[@brushofftheshade]

I am geeked for these guys that got the ride along and they were all so happy! And also was very entertained watching you do some grip laps. Very awesome video!

[@thelittleicecube1419]

absolutely loved this vid from the racing to the drifts so siick!! also those back entries are insane!

[@2fast4u288]

Couldn’t stop smiling this video, the race and the ride alongs were so wholesome 🥺

[@Nath4200]

"Did it look backwards?" Bro, your reverse entries in this video are on another level! 🤣 You're killing it. To think that when you first started drifting in your cream 240 I could say I could drift better in my 180... I remember those days 😅

[@Tube4TTT]

This vid was so good for so many reasons man. Thanks for sharing this with us all

[@thump3r]

bro this is a great episode!! I love seeing reaction and local encounters. its a real moment that is highly appreciated to see!!! MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS !!

[@gtiturbo85]

Well this definitely has taken the title for one of my all time favorite LZ video of all time!! Just phenomenal!!

[@Jxkeyr]

Can’t believe Adam finally owns a proper Subaru. My personal favourite car. Great video as always

[@TacoDave19]

This video was awesome. From the challenge at the time attack to drifting for the locals. Pure nostalgia and happiness throughout. Definitely one of my favorite uploads.

[@NeedANameWithoutNumbers]

Dude this was a fantastic video. From the race to the sick backies. Couldn't ask for more, thank you.

[@AhmadAli-zj9wh]

The grip driving with the STI is sooo gooood! Adam never misses!!

[@fondfarewell2]

These are my favorite videos, love the grip track driving videos.

[@rcchallenge8626]

Awesome video yet again, I love how open your are with the locals giving them rides 💪👊🏼💯

[@jackkrupka3024]

Right at the beginning my first thought was best motoring, and then when you brought it up in the video and then the fun race that had to have felt like a dream come true! Awesome video! Loved the backies

[@pentti3146]

best video in japan by far, dont feel limited to just drifiting content.

[@fergus1989]

Imagine just hanging out with mates and challenging a legend to a friendly grip battle and then being asked if you want to do backies with LZ. What a time to be alive for those locals. That's so cool of you to hang out for the day with some new friends. Safe travels!

[@Karaa_and_Nate]

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[@Karaa_and_Nate]

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[@koenpolstra6060]

Loving the back to back videos THANK YOU for all the work you put in for us !!

[@joshbrown384]

Seriously loved this video. So great to get the other drivers' and their crew's reactions; I couldn't help but smile. Definitely need more spontaneous videos like these!!

[@sunnylam2284]

The lap round Higashi reminds me of the old Hot Version/Best Motoring videos, definitely not a bad thing hahahahahaha :)

[@gouvyfam]

This is a great video. A calm start with adam enjoying his car, an exciting middle with the rolling race and an exhilarating end with the ride alongs

[@jontymiles4943]

What an awesome video!!!! Seeing you take the locals out was so cool!!! Could see how excited they were.

[@theycallmedeano]

OMG they were so excited to go drifting. Their huge smiles made me smile so much.

[@humble7736]

Think this is the best ride along video I've seen 😂

[@steveclayton7556]

Thank you so much for this still have all my best motoring hot version videos from 20 years ago this was sick !

[@pureabelxo534]

What an AMAZING video omg ! This was so pure and fun great video

[@Dieselpipe23]

“My wheel to wheel track time’s limited” Says the pro FD driver😂😂

[@IScoreUnderPressure4]

Drifting ain't racing

[@nikolaskipp769]

Wheel to wheel and wheel to somewhere around the door (hopefully) is way different

[@Rye042]

Now this... this is what you call a race weekend!!

[@DeadVibe_]

Not sure why the ride alongs made me emotional. I loved every minute of it and so did all of them. It's so awesome to see someone so successful be so humble and personable. Possibly one of my favorite videos I've watched on this channel Adam. 👌🏻✌🏻

[@kamronseeram3488]

Seriously one of the best videos on the channel. The ride along with the locals were everything!

[@Juanpi2709]

That rolling start was SICK ngl

[@s3wes962]

Man I love the Japan content 😌

[@NightshiftCustom]

some of my favorite video's for sure

[@G.A.041]

same here…such a chill and nostalgic vibe to it. I also find Adam way happier and positive, I guess it’s called holiday 😅

[@JaredEagles]

Man, epic video. Those ride along reactions had me smiling ear to ear. And the battle part was epic too, I'm typically just casuallly playing the videos but I was glued to that part. Something to keep in mind going forward for sure

[@AshleyCaunt]

So cool that you gave locals a ride along, wholesome content right there, they loved it!

[@nate.rr_]

the amount of smiling i did on all the ride alongs😁😁 i cant explain in words how lightening that was, it makes me wanna drive ebisu myself😂 edit: notification squad, loved the attacks in the gc8, keep at it adam🤘🏼

[@nikolaskipp769]

Your new Japanese friends are awesome. Hope to see them again in the future!!

[@maximenorth4315]

This was just so epic, smiled all through the video! Nice work Adam!

[@dericknash6127]

Watching you give them a ride put a big smile on my face! They schooled you then you schooled them, so fun to see worlds collide.

[@JoaoSilva-rd5iq]

theeee speeeeeeef

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

Notification Squad!🔥🔥🔥

[@joematsuura]

Probably my most favorite video in a minute, love the jazz intro btw with specs! Please do it more often!

[@dzld9]

Greatest video! I smiled from ear to ear almost the whole video. From adam’s excitement of driving the STI on a legendary track for his own enjoyment, the awesome 3 deep start racing the locals, the camaraderie amongst drivers and the awesome backies while giving the ride alongs. All of it was amazing. Best upload!

[@Karaa_and_Nate]

👆Thanks for your support dear❣️ I really appreciate your efforts hit me up on my official website I have a gift for you 💕💕

[@OthersEscape]

Holy shit!!! Those were massive backwards entries. Gave me goosebumps. You’re insane man!!!!

[@chrisdaniher8188]

One of the best vids of the year and certainly my favorite video series of the year

[@joshbigoness3378]

I think this have been the best Japan content from you Adam in long time just everything you been showing us and also seeing Colette drift track and seeing her Progress in progress over few days is awesome I’m so hyped to see what’s come in up next for the Japan content keep up the great work and Colette as well both you guys are killing it at the track 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥