1JZ 350Z CONQUERS Initial D Mt Akina Touge!

I imported my Nissan 350Z with 1JZ engine swap to Japan so I could drive legendary roads, highways, and the touge and driving up Mt Akina from the Initial D series was the best yet!
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[@HaugenRacing]

Hope you all enjoyed this adventure! Please consider subscribing if you havent yet!

[@jordanshelton6943]

Hey check out the different shops and the ls swapped cars over in japan! I heard they are unique

[@CWUTx]

the discord link in bio is invalid.

[@marianvat]

yo you need to go to some drift events or just track weekends,theres always something cool

[@jnb377]

what happened with the highway video?

[@vergaerd]

Haugen! One thing that springs to mind for feedback is that it would have been cool to have exterior footage of your Z going up/down the touge. Seeing the reliability it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a "camera-car". :P Filming at dusk and then a little bit a night would have been even better. I think you have a great mix of camera footage and editing as is. Just be yourself, be human. What I like the most is the interaction between people, whether that's between you and an acquaintance or random people doesn't really matter. I hope to see you compete with Sammit one day, how cool would that be!? Opinions, 2cents, all that...

[@Joshua-rp3tm]

We love more talking….ik its been hard out there for you, you can see it on your face that you’re frustrated with everything, but as they say everything happens for a reason, you moved out to Japan to create unique content and experience the culture, etc for yourself ik it hasn’t happened how you want but trust the process, ignore all the haters and everything you wished for will happen…love the vids dawg

[@HaugenRacing]

I’m trying to man 🥲😅

[@kzarnold3678]

Yeah definitely takes alot of courage to do it.😀 keep it up man

[@ojXL_]

This. ❤

[@colinhawks2469]

The way you two laughed at the car shutting off was priceless. That reaction made laugh 😂

[@HaugenRacing]

Lolol anymore that’s all I can do lol

[@driftgold]

This entire day was a huge laugh 😆

[@user-kd2wj9km3v]

Matt Haugen try not to break a car in japan challenge (impossible challenge)

[@HaugenRacing]

Dude it’s killing me lol

[@NiederDrifts]

Lmao, nothin being easy on him

[@apashe974]

Maybe i said maybe it’s about the fuel check the spark plug grade maybe a higher grade will be better or maybe just adjust the gap too and after re adjust the timing Keep up man 🔥

[@SHIZURAKU]

That green car letting you pass them and then they coming around the corner I was like "naaaaah man I would be so embarassed" xDD especially with all the revving and shit. Also my toxic simracer trait is I think I would be shredding through those corners (when IRL we know how that would probably end up lol rip).

[@HaugenRacing]

Ahaha dudes it’s pretty narrow in comparison to a lot lol

[@averagemiatafan8836]

im a big fan of initial d, its so cool you got to drive on Mt. Akina. i was told the road was made up, thanks for explaining it is real, just has a different name

[@sirk2424]

It was so surreal to see the iconic Initial D track in real life! P.s. - I still love your channel even if your vehicles have been almost on fire lately 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

[@HaugenRacing]

I mean one literally was lol

[@fnslingingink]

see you needed that man you got out of your head and smiled keep that same momentum on the track keep it up.

[@confidant_clueless]

Awesome video of an awesome place. I love that you keep in whatever happens good or bad. The car breaking down is so relatable, please keep up the videos😂

[@Ticoriko]

Remember life loves to stretch you down before slingshoting you up whenever you set out for something. Keep working hard and trust you'll be up sky high !!! Much love your way 💛 I'll try and buy merch to support you

[@NIGHTCRAWL3]

Man its a meme at this point.

[@HaugenRacing]

Play a game of what’s gonna break in today’s video!

[@mylesjaydcuo]

I love the positivity in this vid. I love showing the amateur in the pro drifter. Seeing the humanity in you.

[@mylesjaydcuo]

I also hope you find a reliable car, even a beater, just to cruise from A to B and show us more of japan life for you.

[@lazaguilera3728]

Don’t get discouraged by the bad things, a good path is never a smooth one, you just have to keep going! Keep it up man thank you for the great videos 🤟🏼

[@CSSlTheDonut]

I dont comment on videos often but I'm really enjoying watching every video you're posting over in Japan. I hope you will remain strong and push through all the problems. Im loving all the content you guys are putting out. Hang in there and everything will work out.

[@Zhextel]

Legendary Content, Love this video so much

[@user-ox1db8el2c]

ストールの原因はエアクリーナーが熱い空気を吸った事 また止まったらボンネット開けながらゆっくり走るしかない

[@squbby1019]

its so accurate to initial D that the Nissan broke first

[@HaugenRacing]

Ohhhhhh

[@deangelolawson6184]

Savage

[@sss_jstn]

Aaaaaayeeeee he listened to my suggestion! 🙌 Thanks man

[@user-wg6sq4cl9r]

Such a good vid, deserves way more attention

[@chilled9905]

Thanks for the extra "cinny's" Matt, much appreciated 👐. Very aesthetic, which is fun to see, also, it was nice to see a vlog with another person, not just a solo vlog lol. Keep it up! 😊

[@paulocosta6512]

2 Words, Just Continue!!!!! Great video Matt, the bad things keep happening to you but you still strong, i admire that, continue with the perfect job, Nikki surely added much to the video too, keep on going

[@nosht6697]

A good way to start the day with Haugen Racing ❤️👌

[@HaugenRacing]

Ayyeee

[@aaronrobinson1094]

Breakfast I think is a better option my friend lolol.

[@Dolmen2]

@@aaronrobinson1094 no i just ate breakfast while watching :)

[@aaronrobinson1094]

@@Dolmen2 most important meal of the day.

[@Dolmen2]

@@aaronrobinson1094 yes exactly 😋

[@lukesyum]

great vid as always!

[@aaronthomas2900]

Coming from north Scottsdale I'm so happy to see someone that is from here in Japan doing what they love good shit my dude! Phx love!

[@wazzupzrave9864]

Yoo haugen thx for making my day!!!! I cant belive it that you are at mount akina i wish one day i can be there Imagine one day haugen drift that touge with his r32

[@gtl9090]

Thank you for sharing your adventure with us! I'm so happy to see you happy bro

[@joshisassngl597]

Epic video matt i can't imagine how fun this would be to drift on

[@HaugenRacing]

Dude it would be a blast but ngl it’s sketchy because of how like popular it’s gotten

[@nathanvawdrey8815]

I really like the vids thank for the content haugen

[@Vopodop]

I like the style of your videos as is 🤷‍♂️ I love the new transitions and stuff.

[@HaugenRacing]

Glad you like them! Aarons been playing with some stuffs lol.

[@NatInTheHat49]

Even tho the z was struggling she is still extremely photogenic beautiful car in a beautiful place keep it up mate

[@DanKurtt]

Was super cool to watch a roadtrip with you two, would love to see more!

[@MikeTee242]

Also stop skipping leg day. 😂 ur like an ice cream cone 😂❤️

[@HaugenRacing]

Haha dude I haven’t been able to keep a gym routine down to save my life

[@tommoon2700]

Man I couldn't imagine driving akina! Stoked for you man! Been loving the videos!

[@manitobaaa192]

another great content!

[@davidallen2025]

Honestly Matt this video was great! So enjoyable

[@mctwistman119]

No matter the content, it's always a good day when Matt posts a video! Chin up dude! You have tons of people rooting for you!

[@ss.2007]

Making lemons into lemonade we love to see it keep going Man you got this!!

[@HaugenRacing]

Trying to man 😭😭😭

[@lil_miata]

im loving the z looks absolutely amazing, sick vid btw❤🔥

[@Alwaysrobban]

I see you having trouble every video since you went to Japan. I just wanted to tell you i love seeing your Japan videos and you are capturing it all fine. Keep it up, man!

[@EatSleepSkrrt]

Bro have you adjusted air fuel when you got the car there?

[@NiederDrifts]

What’s a haugen video now a days without car problems 😅. I seriously feel so bad for you lol. But hyped to see it ended up just being minor troubles

[@larryhaugen4295]

Awesome drive!

[@wutangstyle]

yooo tougue!! nice and that subaru xv remaind my ex wrx hatch imported from japen T_T also ur 351 is not used to go up in tougue i think hahaha cheers bro kee it up!!

[@ashborntempest4675]

I think it time to do an the regular check up on the z and a compression test to check the engine health cuz u never know the condition of the car it better to check than paving the damage that doesn’t exist All and all love the content and need more watch time

[@lukepettit7685]

So cool!!

[@Cv2CaboVerde]

What are those cup holders?

[@user-sk4wf3ve6z]

Nice of matt to share his dates with us 😂

[@tylergecko1928]

Yessssss I love initial D

[@aXis888x]

the car looks so amazing by the lake!! nice to see you having fun :D

[@RealBomoth]

I know it's been tough for you the last few weeks so having to film might make it even more stressful or perhaps relieving? But anyways what I would appreciate would be a few more minutes for the vlog videos. Whether those minutes are filled with more talking, cinematic shots or just driving I don't care. The content is great and I just want more of it in one video! Keep up the great work, rooting for you.

[@sickkidsindrift6517]

My z did the same thing never fully died or left me stranded but would cutout randomly

[@ashtonbeard4598]

Literally just before his car shut off I was like why ain’t he drift lucky wasnt

[@FrosenHell]

8:52 You may not like it but this is what peak performance looks like.

[@evrnire8474]

Yooo Mt Akina, thanks for listening to the comments

[@sasyn3048]

Big W for the early gang how can i forget

[@MikeTee242]

LESSSSS GOOOOOOOOOO HAUGEN!!

[@HaugenRacing]

WHERE WE GOOOINNNNGGG???

[@frag2op514]

Sick content 🗿🗿

[@realweston]

Shout out nicky for being a great sport. 🍻

[@HaugenRacing]

Greatest of sports lol.

[@realweston]

@@HaugenRacing good morning! Yeah it was a good video man thanks. Hope all is well out there

[@Neo73_yt]

Matt idk if you noticed the mk.5 supra in the background at 5:42

[@yeeted4123]

legend is doing this irl while most of us are doingit in ac

[@sysdumb3254]

I could easily critique you on a lot, but your doing my dreams rn lol, check out usui pass next! its way tighter

[@sr-Chewy]

8:18 the beat 😭😭😩😩😩🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@HaugenRacing]

Lololol

[@uhhhnthony]

Super funny episode. Get some good/weird snacks next time for us to watch you eat.

[@isaacoliveira33]

I really like the cinematics For sure want to see that in more videos Get some cool shots of the r32 on FD Would be sick

[@shited_]

Nice

[@benjaminjohnsen8643]

i like the videos and the content specially the drifting ones everything happens for a reason trust in the prosees and don't stop drifting we live and learn from all the experience

[@EpicGrGamer]

Is this a car mechanic simulator playthrough series? Damn it man the bad luck is unreal. But no worries. The (rising) sun always shines after the storm! 💯💯

[@dr.cringee9893]

New ship?! 😳

[@HaugenRacing]

Woah woah woahhhh

[@dr.cringee9893]

😏

[@DexterLabs-]

Can I get a discord server link?

[@blitterzz]

Damn your z looks gnarly😍

[@DJ_Drifts]

Love the JZ swapped Z ! 😜

[@HaugenRacing]

The best combo bro! 😎

[@zachr369]

Just more of everything would be great, really enjoying Japan content.

[@corvette_jake7225]

Bro the naruto music made this so damn good haha

[@vortexgaming4590]

New challenge. How many cars can Matt break while in Japan? Lol 😆

[@zachr369]

I too get car sick when riding passenger but not driving or even playing vr strangely

[@mrdeathgun5303]

🔥🔥🔥

[@deangelolawson6184]

This has to be one of the best drives at night

[@redpanda4425]

I think your videos could maybe use some drone shots I think that would be sick

[@zachbailey3133]

Honestly until you get the cars sorted I think you checking out random Japanese automotive events/places would be cool. I wonder if the car is leaking oil on the crank sensor maybe and losing signal? Could explain the random cut out/shut downs + smoke. Just a guess though.

[@lilgiuseppi3395]

bro from the thumbnail i thought it was a videogame💀

[@fullgrip06]

U have so many stickers on ur car 😂😬

[@jnb377]

what happened to the Shuto Expressway video?

[@HaugenRacing]

Very very very not cool or nice stuffs. Might have info coming on this... might not.... it's sorta up in the air rn lol.

[@erja1337channel]

living in dreams

[@Efini_Rx7]

I knew he would go to Mt Akina

[@naokiishii7981]

I see you this month at the daikoku

[@alexriscou5841]

That 350z is soo cool can you do a drift video whit it on touge

[@TristanYZY]

Oui

[@grandplatplays341]

Doh! I didn't comment on this video when I watched it! Have to keep my count correct. Here's to Video 34 of commenting on every video until Aaron joins HR Japan in person!

[@dreamersiminegev6203]

akina lake loop is also nice to drive

[@swervv_lulzsec3272]

Different music? :) make it intense or cinematic

[@Neb0el]

Man I wish I can go there too

[@MrJentek]

What car will Matt break next?!? Find out next time on Haugen Ball Z!

[@nathanvawdrey8815]

To be honest I think the way you and your team makes content is really

[@aaronrobinson1094]

Reallyyyyyy??? 🌚🌚🌚

[@nathanvawdrey8815]

@@aaronrobinson1094 Yeah the stuff he does is cool and the edits make it funny to watch

[@fido4367]

you are the best

[@Dajmai3]

It's real!! 😳

[@litfarms4746]

Video over 8 minutes let’s goo

[@austinadas2297]

Matt’s got a lil boo thang

[@crbullet8259]

Meet up with Dustin Williams. He’s looking for buddy’s in japan

[@HaugenRacing]

Oh really???

[@MrThunderCunt]

Ayo did this man just say arizona? I knew I've seen that car before

[@HaugenRacing]

Yeah man I’m based out of Scottsdale!

[@VerySpecificlyUnspecific]

Personally I like the driving/drifting/sim drifting best your camera work is amazing as always