Japanese Classic Cars are changing - Nostalgic 2 Days 2023!

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

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[@bmcshane80]

Nailed it AGAIN Steve! This is why I LOVE your channel. Instead of going for the obvious shit that every other youtuber will focus on for views, you get deep in the weeds on the COOL shit that gets overlooked but is waaaaaayyyyy more interesting because you love to Nerd out on this shit like we do Just showing the booths and whats on offer is something I NEVER see anyone else do Another BANGER my man!

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Really appreciate that homie! I'm always trying to learn myself so it's fun to peek around at things a bit and get familiar. Always appreciate your energy! :)

[@joeleaden9384]

Just watching my dream cars become solidified as out of budget is wild

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Man, yeah, sadly I hear you. It's taking some of the fun out of the older cars but that's why I've been so excited about Z33, GT86, RX8, etc. recently. Changing of the guard.

[@82coxy]

I've only just came across your channel and I'm addicted already. It's nice to have long quality videos that you can kick back and relax to.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Oh wow, that's excellent - glad you're here and enjoying! I really appreciate the support!

[@mattoattacko]

Excellent upload, as usual! Thanks for the coverage

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Appreciate the continued support! It was neat to see a slice of the market I'm not so familiar with.

[@martindeoliveira5128]

2 videos within 7 days. You’re spoiling us!

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

That's one way of putting it...or just trying to get caught up to real time! Hahaha. I've shot so much recently I haven't had a chance to edit in between.

[@martindeoliveira5128]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL our benefit then as we going to enjoy a stack of content coming our way. This show was amazing, the quality and variety of cars were great to see. Some really amazing builds

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@martindeoliveira5128 super enjoyable to see something different!

[@martindeoliveira5128]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL scary that all our hero cars are now suddenly classics or heritage program chassis lol. Please keep this one on the list for next year, it was great!

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@martindeoliveira5128 that's great to hear. I was a bit apprehensive to put it up since it's a bit out of the norm and my knowledge base.

[@rhysrhysrhys]

The wheels on the EK look like the Zerofighter Rabaul wheels, which come in a 15*7 +35.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Ahhhh, you the man! You're right! I feel like the egg's on my face for mentioning having just been at Zerofighter (and shopping on their website for NG.JP recently) and had no idea! Hahaha. Pretty neat look to them and affordable!

[@AmateurEnthusiasm]

Subbed! Its crazy how much you remind me of a good friend of mine. Looking forward to your content, and congrats on your success so far!

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Really appreciate that - thank you!!

[@bmcshane80]

@11:00 thats a DR30 Skyline Steve, nicknamed Iron Man because some models had a grille that looks like Iron Mans helmet. They came with the FJ20 Turbo motor which was a CRAZY popular swap here in Australia in the late 90's/2000's mostly into Datsun 1600's (4 door 510's to you Americans) Still see this conversion getting around today and Aussies were the Word Leader for Engine Development on these Engines when it came to Drag racing Check out Grassroots Garage here on youtube, hes an old school Datsun guy from back then and his videos are AMAZING R31's are a completely different car and were sold here as a Nissan Pintara as well as a Skyline. Theyre STUPID popular here now because of how cheap they are and the fact they came with the NA Single Cam RB30. You NEED to do a video at R31 House (Shibata San from Shibata Tire) It looks INCREDIBLE there

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Oh interesting. I always thought they were kind of facelift models of each other or something. Like S14 zenki and kouki, for example. I didn't realize they were so different. So the DR30 was the big daddy, cool model? Or I guess precursor based on model number? I've never been much a fan of them but seeing the FJ20 setup in there looked super cool and the body has some angular charm to it. I remember watching Robbie Nishida's visit to R31 House and it's wild what he's collected there. And now what he's got going with Shiba Tire is super impressive. He's definitely making a huge push and I keep seeing them at basically every event I go to recently.

[@bmcshane80]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL No, completely different cars. The DR30 was a 4 cylinder turbo and the R31 was an Inline 6. You can see the evolution from DR30, to R31, to BNR32, to BNCR33 etc just by Model codes. We in Australia famously got the RB30 Single Cam (both NA and Turbo) in the VL Commodore after Holden did a deal with Nissan to use the engine as GM didnt want to spend any money on developing any new engines for the platform whilst Nissan sold the R31 in varying models using the same drivelines as they were built here in Australia therefore saving on costs The RB30 was also used as a Diesel in the Nissan Patrol 4WD which are still INSANELY popular here

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@bmcshane80 Dang, such a slice of auto and tuning history I'm totally ignorant to as an American. Interesting stuff.

[@ericmess8261987]

great work! TY!

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment - it really helps!!

[@gafrers]

Quality as always. Insane prices

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Thank you and thanks for your comments - it really helps make uncle Al happy. :) And yeah, 100% cannot afford anything in that room. Hahaha

[@proto7688]

The prices are intense! About to start exporting cars back to 🇯🇵 😂. Very cool video!🎉

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Right!?! I know there was a time where S30's were cheaper in America than Japan. I'm not sure if it's still the case but old Japanese metal is CRAZY money these days!

[@brittonwritespoetry]

That RX7 at 14:00 was actually a Spirit R. Highly coveted and limited production.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Oh very cool! I really enjoy RX7s but still learning all the fine details so I appreciate you sharing!

[@bmcshane80]

Theres a Genuine Star Road built Kenmeri in my area of QLD Australia that ive seen at a few meets and its absolutely PERFECT

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

I believe it. There's something to be said about specializing in a chassis or two.

[@bmcshane80]

@24:03 Its a UK Built MK1 Ford Escort Cosworth with a Genuine Rocket Bunny kit powered by a 4AGE Still INSANELY popular Cars in the UK because of Rallying. Think of them like what the AE86 is to the Irish but waaaayyy more intense. In fact you can buy BRAND NEW Shells outfitted with whatever combo youd like from several companies in the UK alone. They were Sold all over the Former Colonies and have a GIGANTIC following to this day

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

That is really neat. I like the 86 analogy and I'm just waiting for some country to start reproducing full 86 chassis' like that. Kind of like buying a "brand new" 60's Mustang in America. We've got to be right on the verge of it with 86's crazy price recently and still super strong popularity. The Escort has a super cool overall shape to it. Like small muscle car. The Rocket Bunny isn't event that obnoxious on it either. Really neat look. I'll have to do some research on them as well. That's the fun I guess of attending events "outside my comfort zone" - always a chance to learn something new. Appreciate you dropping all this knowledge!

[@bmcshane80]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL Ive been saying for YEARS now that if you wanted to get rich, start remanufacturing rubbers (windows, doors, quarter glass etc) for JDM hero cars. Theres still some New Old stock out there but its getting harder to find and more expensive. Think of the rise in value/interest in JDM cars like what happened with the Muscle Cars of our Parents Era. I constantly kick myself that i didnt see it coming hahaha

[@slider2828]

Killed it with content man.... I love it!!! Love the fam too.... One day I will make it to Japan. My fam goes 2x a year, but I don't get to go cause of the big fluffy dog I have.... Fellow S Chassis lover

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Oh man, that's a really good opportunity there! Might be worth finding some loving care for your furry friend while you're gone to make it happen! Really appreciate the support and kind words! And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment (or two)! It's always fun to hear from viewers but the engagement is super appreciated as well from a purely YT standpoint. Hopefully some more s-chassis content on the channel in the future (just posted SR Heritage event coverage prior to this video). I still certainly love them and would like to own one again...just maybe not a "nice" one with the way prices are going. haha

[@DarkasA80]

Lots of great cars 😮

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Some really dream builds for sure! I need a warehouse with like 10 car parking so I can start collecting my dream cars...as I find the broken down, rusty version I can afford. Hahaha

[@DarkasA80]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL same 😀😀😀

[@mrmoonlight9829]

Love going to Nostalgic 2 Days, not super packed like Auto Salon but it's all quality

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Hit the nail on the head there! Solid collection of cars, a little more breathing room, and without all the genres I'm not as interested in. And even more fun now that the 90s car I love have infiltrated the show. Hahaha Thanks for watching and taking a minute to leave a comment!

[@NZ_sharpie]

hi mate.that bright pink ford is a mk2 escort. very zippy rearwheel drive car. Also those s13 wheels were on most of that period nissans they were super common. keep up the awesome work mate.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Thank you, Ross! Was it really a 16v 4AG in the Escort? Is that the OEM engine or is it a swap? Definitely a cool look to it and I felt like such an America for not knowing what it was. haha. For the wheels, I don't know if we ever got that particular style in America unless they were on maybe a Sentra or something. I don't think I've ever seen them on a US s-chassis. Really appreciate the support and you taking a minute to share the knowledge!

[@NZ_sharpie]

@BRICKHOUSE SPL yea was definitely a 4-age in the mk2 escort (not standard ) they were originally produced from the FORD england design which was exported over the world RHD only there were lots of them in new zealand thats for sure.alot of rally purist are holding on to them and the MK1 escorts are getting waaay out of hand. (price wise) those rims were on the pulsar,primera,sentra the SR20 wagons etc. i worked at a japanese vehicle compiance center in NZ and seen lots of cool impotrs. i seen your SR Heritage video. awesome. look up nissan onevia's and sileightys. they are the unicorns of the S chassis market now. keep up the awesome content. i miss my dc2r.

[@NZ_sharpie]

well the sil80's are unicorns******

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@NZ_sharpie Oh, very cool. I'm going to have to go on a google adventure and check them out. And yeah, hopefully some day I'll be in another s-chassis - they're my first love for sure! Really appreciate the kind words!

[@MrGrentch]

Nice. Some very nice cars there. Sadly no Tegs. Loved the bright pink Ford Escort. 🙂A very popular rally car in Europe and one of the most successful rally car chassis ever. They're still being raced too. I know a couple of lads here in Ireland who race them as privateers. Though prices for even bare 2 door chassis are insane money now. Parts supply does concern me, especially as my DC2 R is my daily driver, my only car as it were. The oily bits don't worry me so much as the usual stuff that might break or wear out is handy enough to get and cheaply(so far). I have collected and stored bits and bobs down the years, all panels(inc two rear quarters I chopped out of a rust free 1.6 example). Glass, doors, bonnet, taligate, three rear spoilers, bumpers etc. Three sets of taillights. Three sets of wheels; EK9 type R, Euro 15's and JDM 15's. All bought for very little and occasionally free when they were at the very bottom of their values curve, which in my neck of the woods was only a few years ago, like 2019. The HID headlights I don't have spares of and that's a worry. They're pretty mad money now when they come up and a tip from some eejit in a supemarket car park and... Well if that ever does happen(touch wood), I'll sell one of my kidneys and be straight onto you sir. Crying and praying. 😄

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Hahaha, I'd say you're heaps ahead of the rest of us with that parts stash! Nicely (and wisely) done. I'm kind of concerned myself but luckily I can find most stuff here with some patience. There's actually been a few full Type R chassis' (bare shells) listed recently and it gets my brain turning. haha. I've just got to get to the point of enjoying mine and getting some solid miles on it but good on you for daily driving yours. Nothing better than seeing them being used and enjoyed. I feel like such a silly American for not knowing that about the Escort. Based on the feedback in the comments, they really did have a massive impact on motorsports outside the US. Really cool car that I'm going to have to do some more research on.

[@MrGrentch]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL Funny enough I had a 1.8 SiR Teg before the R and the biggest difference I found in real world use as far as cornering etc goes? The Limited Slip Differential in the R. It would be the very first thing I'd source to drop into a non R. I suppose cars like the Escort wouldn't have worked at all in the north American market and before the idea of "world cars" the markets were very different anyway. You guys didn't get the European 80/90's craze for Hot Hatches either. You did get the Golf/Rabbit but I don't think it was a big seller? TBH in a lot of ways I miss the "local" markets and all the different models and types there used to be.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@MrGrentch that lines up exactly with what other owners/drivers have said and recommended as the first "mod." I've been keeping my eye on LSDs and full transmissions since you get the more aggressive gearing, final, and LSD in most cases. The full transmission is obviously the more expensive option but you can basically bolt on performance and have a totally different feeling car. I want to put miles on mine before deciding what to do but the LSD and gearing seem like the two biggest shortcomings. The 80s/90s were rough for car options in America. Haha. As a lover of 90s Japanese cars, I always felt we/America were on the outside while the rest of the world had the good model cars. Europe and Oceania getting the good spec s-chassis, Skylines, JZX's, etc or having laws that would allow them to be imported. Heck even Canada was 10 years ahead of us.

[@speedacademydave]

LOL I'm sure PT would take 1 (or 2) of everything from the Nismo Heritage Parts folks if he wins the lottery.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Hahaha, I mean after all these recent builds the stash has got to be running a bit low. Time to start stocking up again! But for real, their titanium exhaust looked pretty siiiiiiiiick.

[@speedacademydave]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL lol I won't be telling him about that Ti exhaust system, since he just bought a quieter exhaust for it a few months ago (HKS or Greddy, can't remember which, but it wasn't cheap 😂)

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@speedacademydave But Nismo appreciates in value so it's really an investment. hahaha

[@vtec73]

pretty cool cars.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

A neat collection for sure with so many I've never seen before as well!

[@grxwcannabis]

I have a jzx100 and in need of a connection for parts from Japan.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

If you have part numbers for OEM items or if you have links to websites or yahoo auctions for aftermarket parts new or used, feel free to send them my way either via DM of IG @nerdgold.jp or the contact form on www.nerdgold.jp and I'll send you an estimate with all costs involved delivered to you.

[@brittonwritespoetry]

Autozam was Mazda's Kei Car marque. Just a marketing name used by Mazda in the 90s.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Oh nice - thank you for letting me know! That has always puzzled me.😄

[@bmcshane80]

Mazda's offering brand new parts for 13B's now, mate of mine bought new OEM Mazda 13B Rotors and Housings for his RX4 coupe here in OZ. Also, the Spirit R Carbon Kevlar Recaro's are the Ultra Expensive ones now, 20K EACH for mint ones, id say the Mazdaspeed ones would be a buy in comparison hahaha

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

That's awesome. My urge for a rotary is strong but it's kind of a matter of deciding in what form (and when the budget will allow). If they're still selling complete brand new "short blocks" then that seems pretty hard to beat. But I guess if the rotors and housings are still offered that's the important part as those are the hard to get parts in good condition used. Those Spirit R seats might make the nerd Nismo parts look cheap. haha That is bonkers.

[@bmcshane80]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL They started offering it through the Heritage program a few years ago

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@bmcshane80 Glad manufacturers are acknowledging the need and demand to keep these loved platforms around!

[@motow3031]

Nice flavour BH

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@Patrick94GSR]

Those 2000GT’s sell for nearly $1M US or possibly even more for fully restored!

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

That is insane! I knew they go for crazy money but didn't realize that much! I'm not really familiar with their history to justify commanding those prices. I hope it was a kit car or something. haha. I can't imagine leaving a car that valuable just sitting out for people to trip over...I'll hold my camera extra tight next time I'm near one. hahaha

[@bmcshane80]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL Rocky Auto recreate them using a modern Lexus as a donor car, they also have the one of one convertible 2000GT built to fit Sean Connery in it as Bond. Get out there and do a video if you can!

[@Patrick94GSR]

@@bmcshane80 ah yes I forgot about that one in one of the 007 films!

[@bmcshane80]

@@Patrick94GSR Sammit did an AMAZING Video at Rocky Auto where the owner talks all about it Steve NEEDS to get out there!

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@bmcshane80 Legendary shop for sure - maybe some day!

[@wryyysespieces]

mmmm i kinda like the aged faded carbon in the chaser though brand new they weren't yellowed. Just reminds me of kevlar is all, could say its like having faded bride seats lmao 🤣

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Haha, right! I always thought the yellow gave it character and was on purpose. I never knew they WEREN'T supposed to be yellowed. Hahaha

[@82coxy]

Abarth started off making race cars back in the 40's, they branched out in the 50's and started a relationship with Fiat and Lancia. They were kind of their Motorsports division. Nowadays they've sort of lost their way and moved away from motorsports and only do tuning. I think Fiat own them now.

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Oh interesting. I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the Abarth 500's. 😆 They're quite common here and sound pretty good! Pretty neat little cars.

[@leeruss979]

Fav car Mazda AZ1 auto zoom

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

They're neat little cars!

[@SpawnAE86]

Pink ford is a mk2 escort

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Yooooo, awesome! Thank you! Really cool shape to it. Is it really a 4AG from the factory or is that a swap? Or just an engine that looks EXACTLY like a 16v?

[@garagetwentynine4023]

​@BRICKHOUSE SPL they came out 1.1l, 1.3l and 1.6l being the big block 😂

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@garagetwentynine4023 Nice, don't need big displacement if it's lightweight and can rev!

[@bmcshane80]

@15:28 We in Australia affectionally call that intake the "Whale Penis"

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

hahaha, yeah, I've never really been a fan of the look those. I know there's a million cheap versions it out there now, but who made that intake originally? I've never seen who made the original "whale penis."

[@bmcshane80]

@@BRICKHOUSESPL Was Spoon originally, hence why it was copied so extensively

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

@@bmcshane80 Oh wow - I had no idea! Of all the random Spoon and Mugen items I've looked at over the part year, I can't believe I never came across it. OG ones must be unobtanium at this point like the silly price Mugen intakes.

[@5ubaru55]

First🎉

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Hahaha, thanks man!

[@akiyz_xd1751]

Meow

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Meow :)

[@slider2828]

Ford Escort MK2.... sexy....

[@BRICKHOUSESPL]

Pretty sweet indeed!