One Of My BEST Laps Ever. I Need a Type R. // Nürburgring

[@RobinVaessen]

It was absolute a pleasure to drive this lap! Great to see some big smiles in the video and in the comment section! ~ Robin, EF 🔥

[@mgcharoudin]

The title isn't clickbait, it really is one of my best laps ever. Not by means of laptime, but the involvement and thrills - that was unforgettable. Thank you (and Luka) for this!!!

[@RobinVaessen]

@@mgcharoudin anytime mate! It was an absolute banger lap! 🏁

[@goldtutch]

very well matched cars , i wonder who would win drivers only on a clear lap it would be really close

[@welshhunter7284]

Face's said it all, Those Type r's love to rev and sound is so visceral, And prices only going up so investment also

[@JaimieSigamoney]

I have never seen Misha push a car like this before 😅 intense lap I enjoyed it

[@ThatOldGrey]

A great "opponent," dry track, no yellows, OK traffic - what a fantastic lap. Kudos to Luka!

[@niabingie7785]

The driver in the front civic that luka was chasing is also a great driver.

[@Mr11ESSE111]

@@niabingie7785 with some boosted hp engine

[@zdx197]

Epic shit. I'm getting some best motoring touge vibes in here with 2 Type R-'s fighting each other and having the pedal cam. Keiichi Tsuchiya and Orido Manabu would be proud!

[@eternalextrapolations]

Yes, very appropriate comparison!

[@Chaundb]

Yea he can really drive and yes they would be proud.

[@jdmnomore1420]

Exactly what I was coming here to write. You beat me to it lol. Initial D/Best Motoring vibes for sure.

[@domkraggp9944]

Takes me back to 2005 ish , I had a rundown Japan import Ek3 civic with the D15b 3 stage vtec. I'd spend hours trawling torrent sites downloading best motoring touge vids with a 56k dial up connection 🤣🤣. Great driving

[@botagasss]

@@domkraggp9944Around the same time we had a Honda CRX. Man those cars were so fun, wish we hadn’t sold it back then - an absolute must-have!

[@04sneakysnake]

As some others have stated, this gave me so many old school Touge vibes!!! I could feel Luka's goosebumps at the end myself. What an incredible drive between you and Robin, and absolutely one of my favorite laps of all time. 👏

[@mojostevo]

Gave me flashbacks to the early 2000s Best Motoring videos.

[@oConshien]

Absolutely touge battle vibes

[@onur-tan]

This is how your driving style changes, when you hear honda engine sounds. Amazing as always

[@ihorlevit5369]

The best video on my own opinion. On the edge whole lap. 🔥🚀💪

[@maxzoRHD]

10:55 best feeling, just floor it and keep it straight.On the limit in that section, love it

[@12345678939218]

Yes, you are right Misha, one of the best laps, the driving itself was great, you nailed it. Incredible.

[@Tomtuckey]

As an ex-owner of a red EP3 that I took to the Ring, there was nothing more satisfying than watching two different gen Civics dancing their way along the spaghetti asphalt of the Green Hell. I could listen to those engines sing for hours! 😎

[@pedroramos4718]

Everyone loves porsches including me, but seeing two hondas ripping through the traffic give me another taste 🔥 amazing cars and also fantastic driving misha👌

[@isoufacker]

i like how the foot is floating like a little angel above the brake in critical moments with no far sight 11:09 mmm

[@TearothDK]

BIG touge vibes with that other old Civic in front. Awesome drive!

[@mannygarcia1810]

That was a pretty awesome battle. When you have the right setup you really don't need a Porsche or a Ferrari, a little old Civic seems way more entertaining.

[@chak4703]

Great driving, Mesha. You must have had a rush of adrenaline after that lap!

[@retributionangel5078]

You got to shift at 9000rpm Its a Honda. They can rev very high! I used to own that exact Car

[@jimtaylor431]

If ever you needed a better demonstration that you don't even remotely need supercar money, to have the best driving experiences of your life, here it is. Amazing work, Misha.

[@stephenEs3532]

It's all about Car's Weight ... why you dont need supercar money

[@jordanmntungwa3311]

super cars are just VW parts rebranded.

[@BekiNakashiima]

@@jordanmntungwa3311 sad but true. xD in all Supercars from Italy you will find VW parts.

[@platano4924]

​@@jordanmntungwa3311the Lamborghini diablo had Nissan 300zx headlights xD

[@amo_0_0]

So true!!

[@mikulas13]

you know it's serious when Misha is quiet. 😅 what a lap!

[@JPindanga]

hahahahahaha yep

[@NWoutdoorsman]

This is the hardest I've ever seen Misha drive a lap with a fans car. It was amazingly entertaining.😮

[@Driftmonkey]

Easy with a honda, rev to the moon and turn the wheel hahaha

[@sixhunt]

hahah i was thinking the same, he was thrashing the FK out of that thing haha

[@Adam-ub9nu]

​@@sixhuntand making it look a little too f*cking easy! Misha is truly THE MAN!

[@AY-sh2vd]

damn I read that wrong

[@GodisGood941]

@@AY-sh2vd🤣🤣🤣 time to get off the internet for u

[@darioandrijasevic2804]

The combination of Misha driving like an absolute maniac, the owner cursing in Croatian and having the time of his life, to the fact that this Honda is constantly screaming at almost 9000 rpm with >300.000 km on the clock like it's nothing makes this one of my favorite videos

[@Blafard666]

This is also my favorite video on this channel, that was incredible

[@VenDettaHDx]

This summary. Spot on. Made my day hahahah

[@zhila5958]

i don’t think 300,000km is anything for a honda haha

[@koklok5266]

​@@zhila5958plus the car is fully rebuild

[@zhila5958]

@@koklok5266 true

[@jayoung597]

Misha was tap dancing on those pedals, one of the most exciting laps ever! Shout out to the owner so glad it didn't overheat and Misha was on full attack for the entire lap! Shout out to the EF driver he was such a great driver and big part of why this lap was so good !! Gonna save this to playlist!😅

[@shiftdowntv4511]

Absolutely! @robinvaessan is an outstanding driving holding off Misha like that. A+ battle.

[@leongrant3151]

He was red lining the shit out of the engine too it's amazing 😂 Props to the owner as you said that car is a beast!

[@Tmags777]

Was the EF faster or was he just taking better lines? Hard to tell.

[@gpw_ap2832]

Saving this video as well man 🎉

[@RAKEuutje]

What's amazing is that he brakes for T1 with the right foot because he has to shift; then taking over to trailbrake with the left foot...being able to brake with two legs is quite amazing !(also in a car he doesn't know well)

[@FFM0594]

I've probably watched Misha do 50-60 laps in different cars but this was easily the most intense. The EF Honda is such an underrated car, as proved here.

[@B1INK]

My fav car from them other then the crx

[@e30connoisseur]

Honestly the Ef9 SiR is one of the most underrated jdm cars tbh no one ever talks abt how good that car was when it came out

[@FFM0594]

@@B1INK The CRX is my all time favourite.

[@jinxtacy]

​@@e30connoisseurmaybe it's the cable clutch versus the models that followed with hydraulic and eventually the b series got overshadowed by the bigger engine. For me the 88 to 00 is what a Civic is in my mind. I still find it hard to explain why they're so fun even by today's standards.

[@juffurey]

why is it not liked as much, because it's bigger?

[@michaelsilverfoote6272]

i usually don't bother to sign in to leave a comment, but I had to. That was one of the best automotive, motorsport related videos I've ever watched. The insane rpm's, the amazing driving by Misha, and the facial expressions by the owner. It had me laughing like a school girl. I love being subscribed to Misha for the talent, but the no bull approach to the channel, it's great, genuine, content. The passion is evident every time. I go through a lot of anxiety and depression in my life, cars and everything involved with them has been a passion of mine to try to escape it just for a little while, thank you Misha for existing, and to do what you do. It's a dream of mine to learn how to race, no matter how old I get, it's never too late. You're an inspiration. You motivate me to keep battling. To keep living. It's not just a trivial thing to race cars around a race track, it's much more than that, I really want you to know how much you help me, and I'd assume many others. Deeply thankful my brother. Godspeed.

[@romanjacobs1794]

Same here, brother 🤜🤛

[@michaelsilverfoote6272]

@@romanjacobs1794 All the best my brother, wishing you nothing but success and happiness in your life's journey. Godspeed.

[@romanjacobs1794]

@@michaelsilverfoote6272 Thank you, brother! I wish you all the best too 🫂

[@Infantrysquad22]

Michael, this was one of the most heartfelt and genuine comments I have ever seen on KZbin. I too am learning to overcome anxiety and cope sometimes through speed. I have recently learned that relating my anxiety to Jesus makes a massive difference when I can offload it onto Him. I want to encourage you to give it a try. Praying for you man. I appreciate your heart, it's amazing! Wesley

[@Infantrysquad22]

@Misha

[@MrVivalabam89]

This is the best footage I've seen in a long time, a track with no traffic and two legendary cars. Great ride Misha! How fast EF civic is 😊

[@boronat1]

for real, for a split sec it was a touge battle of the 90's

[@nunohsm]

This was intense! 🤯

[@frxxxxx]

​@@boronat1not modified kseries still superior drag engine

[@CSR2_VTEC]

​@@boronat1Absolutly. Fantastic lap & VTEC symphony 😁

[@BWSTT]

That was a truly epic lap! So cool that you got to play with the other civic, you looked the most concentrated i’ve seen you in a while- great video!!!

[@tunes4life]

Fully agree on that!

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Nothings better than civic on civic porn!

[@onihensen]

I was thinking the same thing. Like the guy who owned the jeep said, “Misha’s a dog” this man can drive! Also those Hondas were well built.

[@dlmperformanceandracing]

How did you get the track outline in your username?

[@jamescollier6723]

What an incredible lap, Misha! I thoroughly stand by my previous statement, that the laps where you're really enjoying yourself are by far the most enjoyable and BEST to watch! Keep up the awesome work!

[@zebote]

2 men and 2 machines in perfect harmony. That last section that was an unstoppable Honda train. Misha shifting like it was his own car, legend. Amazing content as always

[@KokayMate]

I frequently do come back to this video. Its a gem! No need for expensive Posrsches, AMGs etc. A good old civic type R does it all.

[@fkhothatchi]

This is probably the best lap you've posted that was literally a dog fight! the driver of that EF is insane

[@adriansteve8159]

The ef was pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ultrameticulous]

He snaked through those corners something fierce. It was impressive.

[@DullBoyJack]

An EF civic has no business being that fast! That car definitely hurts some feelings when it goes out on the ring.

[@GooGz]

My Ef hatch makes just about 400whp, but the suspension and brakes aren't nearly as sorted as this ones.

[@hydraboss1208]

@@GooGz damn I saw that 🫨🫨

[@0222tomi]

EF chassis is used for racing since it was 1st made. Nothing new here. They are just getting more rare and expensive.

[@DullBoyJack]

@@0222tomi nearly every car chassis ever made was "used for racing" at one point or a other. Whether they were successful, well known, or widely raced is another question altogether.

[@AwesomeBoss55]

@@DullBoyJack double wishbone suspension, how many cars have one?

[@Murmelification]

Holy sh*t, this is nodoubt one of my favorit laps iv seen of the Ring. It feelt like an 90s underground touge run, with all the other cars just being local traffic. Hats off to both drivers!

[@brakmaster]

I've never seen you drive so passionately Misha. It looked like you were on a mission!

[@ArifKamaruzaman]

He's on a mission to pass the grey car.

[@tehpillemannerator]

To kill off yet another sh1tb0x 😂

[@robsonbromberg9042]

@@ArifKamaruzaman I saw that too. lol got a few brake locks. Man was on a mission.

[@NAmania]

Good Hondas make you this way!

[@sabowcraft]

He was chasing the rabbit:D

[@honda.spares.man1]

Mischa keeping that VTEC singing. What a noise ❤

[@Motofumes159]

The beauty of Honda engineering

[@tiestor34]

Misha, I've watched the video twice and with goosebumps from start to finish. WHAT AN ABSOLUTE LAP!!! I bet is really hard to find another person to race in the ring and create such a master piece of a video content. Kuddos to all the 3 of you. Looking forward for the next video 😎

[@DahakaCL]

I'm an emotional guy and i love to see an owner enjoying his time as copilot, you can see how much he's enjoying but most important to me, how he's recording the lap on his mind, watching every corner, following the next one, moving his head as he is driving, fuck i love to see owners more than just being a copilot, driving the car on their minds while Misha drives the hell out of the car. FUCKING AMAZING.

[@rolkabolka]

Very well said!

[@MohammedMahfoozEssop]

It was so beautiful to watch I even cried a little tbh😂

[@DahakaCL]

​@@MohammedMahfoozEssop Glad i was not the only one with water in my eyes... like the meme says: "i'm not crying, you're crying".

[@Tested787]

I think I can't remember a better video from Misha driving, the commitment and focus, the noises of the car struggling, the passenger reaction, I'm glad you guys found the ef driver and he can drive as well! Everything was awesome to see!

[@DairyKing404]

Following a car with similar power:weight driven by a very skilled driver seems to take Misha to another level. It's always a treat when we get to see him chase another driver.

[@devbarbhaya7761]

Seeing a car being driven how its meant to be driven feels so good...amazing sir!

[@GlockTopus357]

I've had a lot of cars, but the smile an old VTEC puts on your face is priceless. Absolutely awesome lap.

[@welshhunter7284]

Agreed those vtecs love to rev and scream about it, So Visceral and engaging

[@em05156]

And you can trash them as hard as you want. They will take it. Incredible

[@12345678939218]

one of the thing that EV guys will never understand... we love driving, they like status and transportation.

[@MoneyAdventures1952]

You can have an orgasmic pleasure when it hit redline🎉

[@BenjaminStubbs]

Misha absolutely sending the car is what I am here for! Loved the lap!

[@domkraggp9944]

This is fantastic driving Misha , the heel and toe ,camera placement , the unique sound of k series at 8000rpm, remind me of the old best motoring vids with Motoharu Kurosawa , Keichi Tsuchiya , and Max Orido.

[@alxgu198]

2 great drivers, 2 great cars, 1 amazing track (road). That was beautiful to watch 😁👍

[@anonymouse740]

That passenger basically had a smile on his face the whole way through 😄

[@spuds3986]

This is possibly my favorite lap I’ve seen of yours. Absolutely incredible.

[@young3nsinglej]

Without doubt THE best lap I've seen 🙌 Those 2 cars, 2 amazing drivers, very clear run. Man, who needa big power modern cars?! This was a dream, nice work guys 🙌

[@1980VINZ]

Robin into that f@ckin’ grey Civic EF was A MONSTER. What a lap my friends, what a blast.

[@obsidian....]

Great on Luka for fully trusting Misha, especially when the brakes locked up twice. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ChewsReviews]

Absolutey LOVED this lap. Misha had on full race face. AMAZING. That EF was mmmmmoving! Damn. I think the EP3 is so underrated.

[@Ochumvru]

Partially agree Underrated by Americans since we never got the Type R, but they absolutely RIP everywhere else. It's basically a more nimble DC5R. It's a unit for sure

[@alicansavkin]

It's crazy to watch Misha slowly becoming like "keiichi tsuchiya" by years🙃.. And the tandem for civics was very fun to watch🚀

[@apengyin]

The smile that i had while watching this video is unexplainable. The drive, the race, the clear traffic as a bonus just make this video a fun to rewatch in the future. Much thanks Misha

[@MTRides]

Exactly this. Unreal stuff mate just wow

[@TedwardDrives]

I'm not even in the car and my face was like the owner the whole time. WOW. WOW. WOW.

[@5Digit3nthusiazt]

Happy to see Misha discover and thoroughly enjoy what is undoubtedly the finest era of Honda - they really are special. Your smile in every one of these Honda videos says it all mate 👌

[@gohara5]

Man that EF is fast. This was such an entertaining one Misha. In my opinion the only thing the EP3 needs is a supercharger to help it hit limiter 😂

[@itseric1jzson]

It's going to take away from the raw sound of the motor, I believe. I'd say maybe get the motor to about 300 hp na, and that thing would be a monster. It's already a beast.

[@alonsocristan5458]

I think some better cams, springs, retainers.. maybe higher comp pistons, ported oil pump and e85 and that sucker will kill that redline

[@itseric1jzson]

@alonsocristan5458 This video got me looking for an ep3. Then, eventually do a k24 swap with about 300bhp-300whp

[@jtt7784]

Driving with friends with similarly fast cars is always the best experience 😎

[@12123188]

Nice compliments around the 7:45-8:00 mark and 9:37. Really enjoyed the pure joy on Luka's face. Maybe because it reminds me of myself, but its rare to see you and the co driver enjoying a lap in for me such a beautiful way. Made me really feel like I'm also a part of it.😊❤

[@Jerberus]

The part I always enjoy the most from these type of videos isn't necessarily watching Misha put his all into a car, it is seeing someone in front of him that I didn't want to scream at to get out of the way.

[@theongothic182]

one of the best laps ive seen in your videos, you were 1000% focused and pretty fast. the EP and the EF are beasts. cheers of greece!

[@agnostichuman7369]

It was like a robbery escape scene in a great movie! I haven't watched such a tight track video in a long time, misha! Competition is at its peak and you've really pushed type-r to its limits.

[@elott1990]

this is proof that you don't need so many hp to have fun in the green hell! great ride

[@johnorellana569]

Nice run mates! but that Ef was walking you guys for sure..🔥😂🚀❤️❤️🔥

[@StefBelgium]

The grey Honda gave the gap sauce to Misha! He s on another level! Incredible lap Misha and it looked like plenty of fun to drive this little one!

[@Clutch_Kick187]

Well, seeing as its the first time he has ever sat in the car.. it was flat out amazing..

[@mediocreman2]

Less weight sure makes a difference coming out of the corners.

[@Gobbbbb]

He uploaded his POV drive on his channel, Robin Vaessen

[@AwesomeBoss55]

double wishbone front suspension, that's why 90-2000 hondas are so fast, EP3 doesn't have it

[@sotirispa]

INSANE! The left foot transition from clutch to brake on 10:05 while brake is pressed, love it. It took me 50% more time to watch this lap, cause I went back so many times to re-enjoy some sections!

[@MrRootMusic]

The moment Misha started to shift faster and stopped talking, shows that he went into a serious racing mode :D

[@rokumatsu]

素晴らしい！ただただ圧倒されました。凄い熱量です！

[@J.B.7.4]

I believe this was one of my favorite Misha videos, damn!!! Awesome driving! Goes to show you that one does not need an obscene amount of HP to have an absolute blast!👍😎

[@nemtizz]

The owner's reaction at the very end of the lap says everything you need to know. You're the man, Misha.

[@marinateonit06]

That EF was FAST. This is one of my favorite videos on this channel in a while. Nice work gents!

[@Jamie-Evo]

And that proves exactly why you don't need 600..800...1000hp in a car for it to be fast!

[@Btk780]

This was one of your most exhilarating videos. The sound mixed with watching u mechanically dominate this car was amazing

[@zeroproductionsHD]

On point. As his shifts 🙏

[@birelboy1]

Damn that was one epic lap dear god. 😳😳 You two were in the zone glad you both enjoyed this lap so much. And the vtec goodness with your heal and toe is some eargasm for me.

[@donovanbernardo2249]

id love to see more videos like this.. i prefer this more than i do seeing supercars!

[@vvspapik]

sure do love hondas amazing video seeing 2 great drivers in 2 great cars

[@jesuswasacarpenter]

Love the EP owners smile throughout. He’s not nervous a bit! Love the mid 2000 Honda analog clusters. Some of the best looking I’ve seen, super race and “stout” looking, nice to see them on the screen. Misha: what did you think of the high-column mount shifter on the EP? It was a big point of contention and convos within the Honda community, especially for daily driving. Im betting you loved it on the track, however!

[@downhilldan4278]

This is just awesome. The noise of the car is insane, micha literally living his best life throwing it round the ring. Well done guys. Amazing work.

[@kaivaksdal]

Great lap. I love the feeling of driving near 100% with someone you trust in front or behind.

[@Grafzaaiers]

From around 9:00 you really got into the flow. Absolute banger of a lap!

[@husembn]

Hace tiempo que no veia a misha tan concentrado buenisima vuelta!

[@ch-xi3rh]

熱い走りでした テクニックもヤバいしなによりハートが強い、惚れちゃうぜ！

[@CSR2_VTEC]

Thank you for this video. It was an incredible pleasure to watch and listen to this beautiful VTEC symphony in one of your most intense drives to date. 💪 Greetings from Croatia 🇭🇷

[@esco1578]

This race needs to happen again. Best episodes on the channel

[@css172]

Both drivers were amazing what a brilliant lap!

[@ijuzliketocommenttoo6331]

220-250hp is enough to have fun on track. Car can be push almost to the limit flat out. Good driving for both drivers. Nice video

[@rock_rostov]

Насколько видно мастерство вождения! Поражает😄 я так могу только в GranTurismo😂

[@ВасилийПопов-м5ж]

Эх нельзя туда на своей приехать и на все бабки погонять

[@Adam-ub9nu]

9:38 that high-speed switchback was f*cking flawlessly executed in tandem by both Misha and that second Civic driver. That was nothing short of pure artform!

[@phillipparra2231]

This is by far my favorite lap. Misha, you had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Absolutely loved this video!

[@Speedraider366]

My guy is sick, both of them!!! Love the lap and love the battle K Vs B. Truly epic 😮😮

[@kitka1990]

This is your best video. So much emotion, not to mention hearing you banging those k20 gears while watching the EF dance in front... Come on, this is basically Hot Version but on a 10x longer lap :D

[@cyclonekevin6199]

I’m new to the channel, my Man U can drive, u and the other driver put on a driving clinic. Great video.

[@tomasthonell5445]

That engine sound is fantastic! And thanks for keeping the RPM up there!

[@viruxer]

This gave me goosebumps. True honda spirit right here. The EP3 appears to be underpowered though (maybe stock ECU?). A properly dyno tuned ep3 would roll the speedo down most of those downhills.

[@vedranpericki9605]

It is on hondata and is tuned

[@smooth_ops2942]

The EP3 just weighs more and i dont think the EF had a passenger... But holy shit that was an intense lap. Having the 2 cars running together like that is what really takes the intensity to the next level. Damn!!! old school Honda VTEC engines just hit different than these modern turbo honda engines of today, even though there faster. That VTEC cracking on at 5500rpm is so eargasmic!!!!

[@oregonfelder1]

Saw the EF in the thumbnail, clicked instantly! Great driving as always…my daily dose of the Ring has been given.

[@romank1099]

wow those were some of the BEST SHIFTS I saw you make. Pretty crazy how comfortable you get after just 1 lap with that car...

[@Kavinda-x2t]

That other Honda really shifting as well. Corner entry exit speeds are insane

[@Arik_Romi]

you know Misha is serious when there's no talking inside the car

[@markskielliott5962]

Seen quite a few videos on this channel now and this was one of the most enjoyable to watch on the tv. Such a raw little car. The amount of effort that goes into drive that car at those speeds looked so rewarding. Smiles for miles 👌

[@tesciu00]

That was amazing. Best lap since i can remember from your channel. True Nur experience :)

[@Carvlogger]

this reminds me of how fun FWD again truly is! Love it Misha

[@grendul4497]

I think I broke my floor with my right foot watching this.

[@michaelmroczek7360]

this feels like a religious experience

[@grimmig13]

We can see it in the footwork - that old matchbox really made You work for it 😂 Good show, good show!

[@davitavazneli3506]

Probably the best laps that you have shared with us imho. Not only because I love civics and hondas but as one of your members said everything was great the traffic,the conditions,the cars and of course the VTEC NOISEEE....

[@paulobarata7163]

1- thanks for this EPIC video 2- the owner had the best day of his life 3-please upload a video from the other civic !!!!