Modifying a 2000 Nissan Stagea Autech Version 260RS In Japan

[@purplehills56]

Shout out to the Japanese top rank guys who stayed late to let you go out on good tires. I swear Japan just had this good work ethic you just don't get anywhere

[@LvLdGhost]

Yeah cause the guys at Throtl have never done an all nighter to get a car to an event the next day? Can’t find that anywhere though 🤔?

[@pedrorodrigueziii4859]

I work for Mazda and I tell people about the absolute attention to detail in our cars because of the pride Japanese workers take in the finished product. It truly is remarkable just how humble, kind, and helpful they seem to be.

[@novaworks4382]

It's the culture over there they are so proud of their work in all aspects. Mad respect to the Japanese!!!!

[@fresh15flip]

@@LvLdGhost Japanese car culture better lol FOH

[@Fah-Qbitch]

That's because they cater to famous people.

[@Thekinglucanitis]

The rolling shots of the wagon made me fall in love with this thing. This Mickey content in Japan is on another level.

[@no_lft_shft]

Facts

[@kendallhoosier7399]

Same

[@pedrorodrigueziii4859]

Where else can you watch video of some wagons rolling by and still find yourself drooling? Such a cool vibe and car community there.

[@fabiobriseno3127]

@@pedrorodrigueziii4859 yes it is. The car community out here in Japan is so much different than the states. Japanese guys with R34 M-Specs will let you sit in the car and tell you what you want to know about it. Everyone appreciates everyone else’s car. The Stagea community is all about hanging out together and meeting up.

[@peterospitale9462]

Mickey looks like he's genuinely in heaven on this trip! Every clip he is smiling ear to ear. Thank you for sharing this awesome experience with us @throtl

[@mickeyandrade3435]

I'm glad my happiness comes across in the video. I am truly please with this car and being in Japan was so amazing! HUGE shout out to TopRank for the accommodations and to Courtney for being a trooper and filming the whole trip for you. Thanks for your support!

[@JeffGillis-lv1rz]

So while in Japan it’s a lease/rental, but your moding the car which suggests that you plan to import the vehicle to USA, yes?

[@MarkCalica]

Mickey's fiancee is the MVP here. I hope she also had time to shop for herself. Great stagea BTW. One of my favorite Nissans

[@mickeyandrade3435]

100%. I am a very lucky guy to have such a wonderful partner to do cool shit with. On this trip she didn't get a heap of time to do "Courtney things" but we will be going back for sure!

[@SuzukiKid400]

@@mickeyandrade3435 there’s no way she’s real. She legitimately sounded interested in the stuff you were saying like about the wheels you found or the key. My wife would have told me to grow up and refused to film. Props man.

[@kanecarolan9663]

@@mickeyandrade3435 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oICugGl9bbasmrc

[@jacobduncil4702]

That last day where the wheels wouldnt fit wasnt a waste. You are in Japan, an awesome country. Working on your favorite cars, with awesome people. Each day, weather everything goes right or wrong, is a part of an incredible journey. Love the car and video keep it up!

[@Gizmetti]

I had the same experience with Japanese Culture and how kind they are as you did Mickey. It was absolute culture shock when I had to walk past road work on a sidewalk. The entire crew stopped working, bowed to me, and escorted me and my friend around the work zone. This work zone wasn't big at all and I could have easily walked past it without ever making eye contact with them. But they made sure to escort us. It was insane.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Yea man. It's a very polite way of life there. I love it and suits me quite well.

[@aitor9158]

@@mickeyandrade3435 completly different of my home country, spain Man... I wanna move to japan...their actitude and culture fits me aswell

[@AshAirheart1995]

I bet they completed that job 10x faster then they do here

[@chewyhewy93]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the work of the camera team and video editors! Honestly awesome work guys! Edit: Just wanted to send some love from down under! 🇦🇺

[@pedrorodrigueziii4859]

Man talk about a dream trip. Even when things went sideways, the fact that you were in Japan meant that it became a meaningful chapter in your journey. One day I plan to visit Japan, even if only to appreciate in person, the culture that has touched my life in so many ways.

[@pault8591]

Having owned 3 wagons myself, i can already tell im going to love this build.

[@ninoellison7793]

Been living in Japan for 8 years now. The kindness and generosity of the Japanese continues to warms my heart. This is how they work and they will always exceed your expectations and do it with such dignity and grace!

[@zandern9489]

Many thanks to mickysan 😉and the crew for making this! Props to his fiancé for filming and allowing us to see this side of him. AND Top Rank for their awesome customer service!🤘🤘 I believe that because of what Throttle and others are doing this will start opening doors to the JDM market like never before and foresee a great opportunity for both Japan and American automotive enthusiasts. Great- now I have the urge to go shopping for my ST162…thanks guys! 😝

[@GhoSTiNYC]

Living vicariously through you. This is the ultimate trip to Japan. As I white and gold person myself... that drive off was a banger.

[@Drumsetkid23]

It makes me so happy to see what a fantastic experience Micky had. Amazing video! Big ups to those guys at Top Rank Japan

[@Weidjeep]

Kudos to Top Rank for helping you get ya legal and safe to drive in their country. The care they showed should be told to everyone who works with JDM vehicles. I would trust them if I were to ever get a vehicle from Japan. Top Rank is Top Notch

[@chrisridebike8]

This is one of the best builds in a long time. 1) not another WRX. 2) I lived in Japan and always wanted a stagea 260RS. Hell, I would have taken a RWD one with with an RB25 and a manual. This build tugs at my heart. Love it!

[@elliotmhall]

Mickey in Japan is one of the best series you guys have done. Love it.

[@2024MaverickBAP]

Rolling shots were amazing. Glad you're finding so many parts you need, not a lot beats that feeling of finding someone to get closer to completing the puzzle. Can't wait for stateside videos

[@MrErk1110]

This is what I admire about Japan! People take pride in their work and actually care. The fact that they stayed late to make sure you have proper tires so you are safe on the road speaks volumes. I can't wait to visit that country!

[@eppyz]

Im just happy for Mickey. I don't even know him, but as a fellow car enthusiast? You feel the passion through Mickey for wanting this car and doing what he can with it while in Japan. Just so cool and all I can say is Enjoy these Good Times, and Congrats on the new Ride👍

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Thank you Eppyz! I appreciate you bro.

[@MCM762]

Another insane build Mickey, never saw myself being interested in a car like the Stagea but the history is so rich and this thing is so rare

[@rcc8449]

I am loving the Mickey in Japan vlogs! Thank you. By the way, keep those wheels! They suit the Stagea very very good.

[@tommyboyPR777]

The love in this video just overwhelmed me this is awesome love to see videos like this💯❤️🙏🏽

[@StachR34]

The gold wheels actually look awesome on the wagon! :) Some real, genuine caring people right there! World needs more of them! :)

[@stephenspulerjr.3142]

It's So cool seeing big M smiling and enjoying himself in the new whip. Sick ride, dope trip.

[@Skiridr22]

Shoutout to Top Ranks for that, I respect them for that.

[@dkylewhitley]

Loving the Mickey Japan videos! I also love the honesty for Mickey to talk about messing up. He could have easily blamed it on something else or had it edited out, but we all make mistakes so I just appreciate the honesty. Also, mad props to the Japan crew for being good dudes and making sure Mickey and Courtney left safely!

[@tonywang6961]

I love how she's able to go through this whole process and be there with you during this happy moment in your life!

[@mickeyandrade3435]

She's the BEST!

[@QantonisQ]

Let's give some love to TOPRANK guys, please! They killing it!

[@marcushaynes1051]

Seeing the love of cars crossing oceans and language barriers is just as beautiful as the cars themselves. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride Mickey.

[@SK-jk9lh]

I’m stationed in Japan…you got me looking for a 260RS now! Great content.

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

Bro, the sparkle in your eye when you found the key was awesome. And your lady is not only sweet but super supportive as well. Dream trip, and look at all the awesome memories you are making on that trip. Legend.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Thank you Charles. I'm glad my happiness is apparent. I appreciate your support!

[@ScOoby713]

I’ve been following u guys for a while and I think the look on Mickeys face when he talks about the wagon is priceless. You can tell he loves this wagon

[@smalls8646]

This is literally my dream car. I always love seeing them because noone knows what they are. You get the performance of a r33gtr with the convince of a wagon. You did an awesome job on this

[@jacobriggs8333]

Love the smile on mickeys face, the car is looking great and the Japan content is 🤌🏻 🔥

[@phil488pista9]

260RS is the way to go! Love it!

[@Darulcheyan]

Pretty Amazing to see the effort and dedication from the team at Top Rank and they definitely will have my business when I buy my next project - Fantastic Video Mickey ya'll are living the dream :)

[@aaront4494]

The night out driving and parking with the other cars was great. The feeling of being around others who get that you can just go for a drive to feel happiness. Such an awesome thing. Top Rank is a great company to work with and this shows that. And I said it last video, but such a great choice Mickey-San 😀 enjoy it.

[@redporschekilla]

Mikey….. your content rocks! Blows me away…. I loved your little cappuccino series… all you do, but this series! First you introduced us to your fiancé… than you’re rocking a cool car and share the whole nine.. such a genuine great gesture and guy you’re! Keep rocking

[@Rhude_tiller]

These Japan videos got me HOOKED!!! Hopefully they’ll be more soon!

[@ecurbd3758]

I can’t wait to see the price of these things sky rocket after this video. Personally I never knew these existed but I am mind blown at how cool it is. Great find man. I’m glad something like this is going to someone like you. Really looking forward to future vids.

[@louniecostas7858]

Whenever Mickey works on whatever car it is, it's on another level type of build ❤️🔥

[@HigeYatsu]

So sick--definitely an extra little glint of happiness in Mickeys eyes this whole video, haha.

[@paul8410]

Enjoyed seeing the pure joy in Mickey's face throughout this video. Also love the hatch content.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

LOL. You think this was good. Wait til part 3. The drifting at Nikko really brings out the best in me. I hope you love it!

[@calitri-boost]

Mickey you look so happy there! Glad you had a good trip

[@Sebastian-ms9lw]

Japan has some of the best and most kindhearted people. True professionals

[@farewell_to_normalcy9352]

Totally had a Stagea in Gran Turismo. I love wagons and this is no exception. Great video!

[@emersonviana6539]

loved this! shoutout to Courtney for being an awesome camera woman! wow thats what I call service from the Top Rank Crew!

[@mickeyandrade3435]

She's the best and I thank my lucky stars everyday for her. Without her these videos wouldn't exist.

[@plaid_cloud]

Absolute heaven. I used to co-own an import tuner shop ~20 years ago. I could only dream of having a place like that!

[@DJChakku]

Man, this was so cool to watch you go through the real process of getting your car worked on in Japan. I’m sure you payed for the service, but it was worth it, wasn’t it? Your safe and you know they did you straight. Enjoy your time here.

[@almalikidiyyas2979]

Garasi drift

[@shadoww2222]

i've never seen Mickey so happy like this .... glad to see him havin a good time ❤

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Thank you!

[@shadoww2222]

@@mickeyandrade3435 you deserve it brother ... hope to see you gettin more of that happy time 😊😊😊😊

[@Lukaslevanen1435]

I remember when you went to up garage the last time! Has it really been that long? Living the dream my friend keep up the great content!!!! I think what I love the most is how nice everyone in Japan is.

[@Cages_Domain]

That was so awesome of the techs to go over and beyond. 🙏

[@BackseatLiving]

Micky In Japan needs to be a full time youtube channel.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Haha! I wish.

[@brendantaylor6879]

Looking good Mickey! It's cool to see good footage of someone working on my car; it's rare to see on youtube so I'm loving it! Love the Stagea group rolling shots! Would love to do a Stagea gathering when the car gets back stateside!

[@mrrsvisuals1596]

that technician sato crazy quick doing all the suspension and exhaust!!!

[@roberthernandez7564]

I've been waiting for this video to be released. Catching glimpses of the Stagea via Dustin's channel, I couldn't wait to see Mickey spec in action. Good on you, Mick! Car is absurdly awesome.

[@miketejero]

That's authentic Japanese customer service you just experienced, good for you. Great Japan video!

[@JuanCruz-lb6qj]

The gold wheels are actually perfect 👌 loving the build Mickey!

[@johnnycarr9935]

I miss my Stagea. That was a great video but also sad that I could not bring mine home. It was in 2012 when I left Okinawa but It feels like yesterday I was driving down the Okinawa Expressway.

[@ajjax89]

Crazy how clean Japan is. Even the neighborhood mechanic shops are clean

[@fbodyrell]

I’m more of a American v8 guy but I like this build. I’m here for it 🤟🏽

[@rickqueen65]

Shout out to Top Rank! Definitely plan to stop by when I visit!

[@dadstro]

The b roll shots on the highway were sick

[@luisvelaq421]

Man I think I’m in love with your car! I wish the best for this project and I hope to watch more about it because this is the 5 time I watch the same 2 videos I really love it, god blessed U guys ❤️❤️❤️

[@SaSaUrmULi1]

NOBODY BEATS JAPAN IN QUALITY Service 💯💯💯

[@friendlyneighbor8444]

You might raise the popularity of the Stagea in USA with those video love it! Buckles up Kids!!!!

[@ReddO_Live]

Came across from hoonigan because i saw this guy in a video and absolutely loved his vibe great content Throtl👌❤

[@yng.1838]

Let’s go another one wasn’t expecting this one this soon so pumped for Mickey

[@jamesdelong6401]

That! Was TEAM WORK by the WHOLE crew at Top Ranked. Your correct. A LOT, of places in the US, would not have DUG DEEP like that by staying those LONG HOURS. That's the type of pride and Honor that the Japanese culture has.

[@quadreferris]

The stagea is one of my dream cars and also a car without a lot of love on KZbin, beyond excited for more content with this car

[@paulsinnett85]

Micky your one hell of a dude, I'm jealous of all your wagons man I have always loved wagons. But I could tell how much it ment to you that those guys worked like that for you and thats one of the things I love about you and throtle is you guys keep it real while still having some fun. Keep up the good work.

[@Dre_IQZ]

What wonderful people🥹 loving the Japan content❤️

[@alanhall5648]

Hey I recognise Masa helping you with the wheels legend🔥🔥🇬🇧that is why I love Japan those guys respect your safety ❤️🇯🇵

[@searchBLOC941]

The Japanese are a very honorable race of folks. Glad they hooked you up on the tires and wheels.

[@fernandoquiceno]

You didn’t screw up anything. You made calculated decisions and helped someone who might try and run that setup. They now know what will and won’t work. Win win.

[@_manny]

Watching all this content makes me so excited to get mine. I should be taking delivery this week of my 97 stagea 😭

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Congrats!

[@johnnycarr9935]

They are some of the greatest people in the world. They are always willing to help no matter who you are. That would not had happened in the US.

[@davidsmall7676]

Mickey, that is a special car and a very special new family. I am not sure who has adopted whom, but you are a lucky man surrounded by people who care!

[@NAlucathor]

such amazing people to go that extra mile for you man congrats really nice car and once again great people

[@Bacon__SteezBurger]

The level of obsession I have with wanting to go to an UP!Garage is unreal 😍😩 I want to just walk around one for hours while drooling all over myself. Love the stagea so far, and the gold RGII look really really good. I know the chrome will fit the cars style and look better though. Definitely say that because the chrome setup is more my style haha would kill to import an older stagea and do an R32 GT-R front clip version skyline wagon 🤤 dump it on some rebuilt, deep af, full brushed Nismo LMGT2, retrofit the r32 BN Sports kit, wrap it black, and have a super rad drift wagon 😍🤌🏼

[@flintTC]

I’ve always loved this wagon. It looks incredible. Just love it. Congrats on the beauty.

[@daniel3-d98]

The car is sooooooooooooooooo SICK, brotha. Crazy how a few choice modes/upgrades. Take it to wicked sick. 😜 again, congratulations my brotha.

[@blackie361855]

I genuinely love the stagea. It's such a cool car.

[@tonecollier1428]

20:01 that's what makes a good shop great

[@jacrispy90]

So glad he explained what the cargo cover (parcel shelf) for us brits is for.. Thanks Mickey 😝

[@Dudeness1994]

I am getting more and more in love to drive a stagia can't wait to have one

[@saleemyasin154]

I love how at like the 5:00 mark he’s talking and there’s casually a bunch of R34 GTR’s parked next to him😂😂

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

the Japanese staying up late to make sure you get back safely. That's just standard japanese people's hospitality, care and kindness. It's one of a kind experience that the ENTIRE world could learn a lot from them.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Agreed 100%

[@davidle_nz]

When you leave the US you find out how hardworking and respectful the rest of the world is. Those wheels look sick too.

[@mrfatfaka808]

Was a fan of the stagea from the first gran tourismo , very sick car brotha 🤙🏾🍺

[@mohdhafizi4425]

Nice this car. Thanks for sharing this journey off restoration. Superb 👍

[@jarnbjorn4522]

wow that shift knob is really cool, i'm buying one for sure.

[@johnnycarr9935]

This is the best episode yet.

[@jaycar06ify]

Really cool to see Mick geeking out over a car.

[@mickeyandrade3435]

I do this with most JDM cars. It just never makes the throtl vids because it's perceived as boring or too much.

[@peterresendes8709]

I gotta say, I love what you did with your bmw. But this, this is an absolutely gorgeous car!! Too bad you can’t bring her home for a couple years!

[@Mprosen96]

As someone that lives in Japan I can say upgarage is the bomb! I live on Okinawa (not mainland japan) but we have one small store here and even for being small they always have something I want/need! And that gold coffee is the best! Drink it damn near every day

[@buddhamind]

You had me at "sleeper", bud. Congrats, Mickey! Sick car!

[@joshuaayala3477]

Should be a Mickey JDM Exclusive side channel, love his stuff!

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Hahaha. I would love that actually!

[@f82dot]

Japanese take pride in everything they do, whether sweeping floors, building cars, etc. they are just unmatched when it comes to work and work ethic. They also truly care for their fellow man and woman. Beautiful!! The stagea looks so so good!! I was looking at one online today for sale here on the east coast, this just really makes me want to buy it, so thanks for that lol!!!!

[@DavyOordijk]

Gold wheels actually look sick!