Being FIRED the BEST thing to happen to us?

[@thenotorious_a_r_t]

Good chattin' with you as always Kevin, hoping everyone enjoys our talk!

[@KevinVo]

We've got a bright future ahead of us and I know we're going to kill it!

[@Treaxvour]

Art, please do the 86 drift build, I will love you.

[@thenotorious_a_r_t]

@@Treaxvour Hmm, have you been reading my mind in the last few days??

[@N7GOTTI]

I really enjoyed this video and hope to see the two of you do more colabs in the future. Its cool to see the industry from yalls point of view. I usually just watch Smeedia but now I have two more enthusiasts to watch that I enjoy.

[@redcups172]

I must admit when Thomas left I was a bit cut, and over time I realised how good of a person you are man, although unfortunate events have happened the community you already have shows that you don’t need to be part of a company. I have Lots to learn from you man! Ps come to Australia mate! gotta check out our JDM car scene

[@LOLATTEH]

I am rooting for you guys. Can't wait to see what's to come!

[@benjaminhanlen2026]

First thank you so much for not only the top quality from the heart videos but a massive thanks to you Kevin for showing me another like minded car enthusiast in art ! And to be honest I'd love to hear more stories from both of you guys soon and with other KZbinrs and other people who are going through the same things as have happened ❤️

[@993GUY]

I was toying with the idea of purchasing a GR86 and stumbled upon your channel around midnight and stayed up until 6:30am checking out your videos. Your content and attention to detail hooked and inspired me, which I'm grateful for. I am looking forward to taking a deeper dive into your earlier vids. I believe leaving your last place of employment is a fantastic catalyst for you guys to leap, not step into infinitely more gratifying and fulfilling opportunities. That said, I think it would be fun to see you and Jack from Savagegeese share/compare your thoughts on the tweaks you guys have or plan to performing on your GR86's. Thanks again Kevin.

[@MrLogythebear]

I'm glad you guys did this. Both you guys are awesome, and I hope the best in your future careers!

[@ayar3195]

Found this channel from the video when you got fired. Thanks for the content its such a gem.

[@Dragrede]

First! :D So glad that it worked out for the best for yall! It's a blessing in disguise. Both of yall are the ones who keep us motivated on our builds.

[@KevinVo]

Thank you for all your support!

[@skinnycol809]

found ya channel after you were let go of your job. got my dream car after a older lady pulled out in traffic. life works out in weird ways. cant way to see ya channel blow up man

[@KevinVo]

Appreciate your support! Lots more to come!!

[@FernandoJQuevedo]

I am looking forward for the two of you creating more content!!!

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

Good luck you two. I can't imagine my life without my career. There is money in youtube, I'm in the game too as a side hustle but for how long.

[@VS666]

I've never been formally fired but I've quit the same company and profession a few times but the final straw that broke the camel's back resulted in me starting my own business and now I make 4 times what I took home in the years prior. It can be daunting and absolutely terrifying but always worth it

[@danielhardin9047]

I hope you start making parts. I really need replacements for these janks subisped parts

[@loganhall8790]

We love you Kevin. You have such an amazing future ahead. You crush everything you do, and have inspired me like no other. I was so close to a PMT allocation but had about a 10 grand setback. I will recoupe and try again, and it’s all thanks to you. Give me until august and I promise I’ll be back here saying I made it 🙏🏽

[@shinigami052]

It's good hearing that you enjoy interacting with us. I always thought I was being annoying so sometimes I wouldn't say anything (not because of any vibe you gave off just an insecurity). I'd love to see you doing more of these "podcast" type of videos.

[@shinigami052]

@thekevinvo look you made it! Make spam bots are trying to scam people on your channel!

[@MaNgO2o9]

The part when Art was explaining his side of the story. You could tell he still loves grimspeed.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

The collab I had never expected but we need it

[@dimsuminab0x]

this is great, reflect on what you've learned through the years and how you both have grown in life as well as your professional life. keep it up

[@OvernightCrew]

So so sooooo glad y'all did this video. The moment i saw Art's post about him getting let go i *immediately* commented that you both need to do some sort of collab. When you guys meet you gotta recreate Dillon & Dutch from The Predator lmao Hope to do some collabs with either of you guys on my own stuff as well!

[@ayar3195]

Well indepth video, would love to see and hear more stories about the industry from you two

[@FujiboHeavy]

Best of luck to the both of you! On the plus side, the exposure from the previous business channels should help boost your next chapter in life ! I think that Gels and Dakota from Fitment Industries, were also let go as well, but are starting to write their next chapters. I had been following Art since I had my BL Subaru Legacy GT, and SG Forrester, and was able to snag of one the first batches of Grimmspeed TMIC for the LGT. Then started following Kevin V once I picked up my GR86 last year :) Appreciate the great content mates!

[@Nick-Scott]

It was great to hear both of your stories, bummer on the out comes, I know you both were so passionate during our time working together under APG. While I had a similar experience to Art last year with why my departure from Stage 3 took place, Kevin your termination shows the greed of the ownership group in APG, I know on the off-road side that would be a huge conflict. Hope you both the best in your next adventure!

[@albert328]

Exactly, I installed my JDM dual arm rest, F1 brake light and DD SS3 fog lights with and only with the help of your video! I have already deleted my account in that company as soon as I learnt the surprise story, won't be buying from them ever again. On the flip side, it would be great if there is going to be some WRX stuff in your store in the near future.

[@Luis_sd_wrx]

You guys are a lot of the reason why I've ordered from both companies. 🙏

[@donewhiskey]

You two should maintain your own brands and come together for an autosport news podcast/video series.

[@ronfromportland]

Love it! Best of luck to the both of you! 💪

[@TwilightMasterC]

Great video Sensei! I’m sorry for the falling out wit FTSpeed, but your doing a great job bouncing back up. Keep it up and like I tell my fellow co-workers push past your limits!

[@jonchiem]

Don't give up your passion and keep up the good work.

[@TDT0188]

as someone who has literally reinvented his career direction three times in the last 5 years, i just want to tell you guys to look at this as a big opportunity.

[@Machoog546]

With all the knowledge and contacts you guys know in the industry, I'm just waiting for the announcement that this will be a monthly podcast called "Dropped Transmissions" or something...

[@Treaxvour]

Kevin's installs were the first time I heard of grimmspeed. 👍

[@jerm024]

Excellent video. The both of you have great attitudes and will do just well!

[@FRS2K]

You both are awesome! Thank you for both being so real. Hope to meet you soon Kevin. You should come out to BIR again and we can compare the gr86s :-)

[@Rogue_Agent]

Damn that sucks how it went down the way it did but I’ll definitely keep following your channel you help me and the community out so much with our Toyobaru’s it really sucks that your not on the other channels anymore your are very relatable when it comes to cars. Don’t let this minor hurdle stop you from moving forward may good will & good fortune smile upon you, the family and your new ventures in life and happiness 👍🏿👍🏿👌🏿🙏🏿

[@bakingdad7111]

Hell yeah bois! Now get Rick Conk!

[@richieduck67]

Firm believer in one door closes another door opens

[@BikesCarsAndSake]

Keep up the great videos! We always enjoy them!

[@Stevbn]

you are the reason i want to buy the gr86 thanks for the content man :)

[@pmags1331]

Hey Guys , Take it as an opportunity to do this KZbin thing as a full job . You both have amazing, interesting content . Best of luck .

[@WrxJapanguy]

Most definitely used Kevin’s instruction videos and ordered parts through both subispeed and grimmspeed

[@Jason113EVO]

Love to hear ur history with cars!

[@KevinVo]

Glad you're enjoying the content!

[@adiazcroce]

I wish you the best, greetings from Mexico!

[@davidwarner6766]

God always put you in a better position👊👊👊👊

[@MF-rn5os]

Great video

[@siclt1]

The root cause too all of this is greed

[@jonsnyder9176]

Keep up the good work both of you guys! Do some more videos together yes, maybe some more awesome people too! 🤙👊

[@aphex28]

Sooo, does your wife want a manual forester? I really want to see a manual swapped FA20DIT Forester XT!

[@quinngoodman8144]

If Kevin would sit down and teach me I’d love to have a manual forester.

[@aphex28]

Learning it is the easy part! Getting good at it just takes seat time. My wife just gets moving in 1st gear, starts panicking 😂 and gives up before she tries.

[@endl3sdrmzz]

Nice keyboard

[@chenhuang5760]

on replay!!

[@desmond_2093]

become bigger than them

[@70cent64]

What happened to yo? I used to watch his install videos a lot. He just kinda disappeared.

[@rankyb8088]

i just wanted to say i hope you learned the proper lesson. you can't promote a business while working for another business. FT speed was standing to make zero money off your endeavors. this is bad business any way you slice it.

[@KevinVo]

Proper lesson, don't work your ass off for a company that couldn't give two shits about you. You're just a number and they can get rid of you whenever they please. They made a ton of money off of my promotion. I saw it with my own eyes. Bad business is firing the face of your company with no warning after 8 years of dedication.

[@rankyb8088]

@@KevinVo I hear you on the delivery. But if you maybe got ahead of the problem by telling them. I'm assuming you didn't. Most companies are heartless bastards looking at there bottom line only

[@KevinVo]

I let my boss at the time know my intentions and was not told that it would cause any issues.

[@rankyb8088]

@@KevinVo if thats the case thats messed up. sry man. was thinking to myself earlier, maybe they were losing money and you just happened to be the lose end. they have nobody in there videos since you left. thus not paying anyone

[@rankyb8088]

@@KevinVo also dude your videos are still up so anyone learning anything about there Fr-s technically are still learning it from you. dont' beat yourself up to bad. your legacy as you call it still remains. good luck dude