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[@toastedhappyness]

The LS Z to Jimmy is like the Cream 240 for Adam. It's a reminder of where you came from and what you thought could be accomplish at that state of your life. Seeing the new builds from both and comparing them to those cars really shows how far you improved in building cars. Keep the Z as it is and enjoy it like your 20 again, but with a budget to fix it if it does break.

[@7000jack87]

Quite literally was what I was exactly thinking. Those two cars mean so much to both of them, and it’s cool to see them the same way they were when I started watching both of them.

[@sydneexxceasy9063]

That's such a great point. Adam will probably never get rid of his 240. But I'd say it's more jimmys 240 and Adam's 240. Those are there first drift projects and both have heavily evolved to be more track cars but are still ridiculously clean and I'm sure that's another car Jimmy will neverlet go

[@BenjiMeisterDK]

good ol' times

[@donovanbold3859]

Dude its so easy to see how happy that car makes you, cant believe it been 7 years. That car represents a time in your life and something you worked for and achieved. You don't need to do anything to it for anyone, just let it be. The red Z is your Cream 240

[@gorwooken9338]

This 💙

[@Ethanmcrooks]

Yes, BUT the cream s13 got a complete refresh.

[@donovanbold3859]

@@Ethanmcrooks yes that's true but it is a drift car and it was necessary to maintain it but in essence it's still the same car, had it gotten a jz as Adam wanted to do at one point that would have completely change it character

[@Boosker]

Such a feel-good video! Personally, I wouldn't touch the Z. It tells a great story as it sits!

[@MrRockwood9804]

I agree the z is already perfect

[@ScoobyDoobieDoo555]

And that’s why no one will remember your name

[@Cummins.Insider]

​@ScoobyDoobieDoo555 who tf are you?? Oh, f*kking nobody..

[@Up2Onks]

Do one on the black Z!!

[@bend185ont]

It’s so rad to see RJ still rolling with you

[@mcolombelli]

Holy shit. Felt the nostalgia of seeing Jimmy's videos in the small garage and the random pineapple. Thats some feels man. Much love.

[@Justinhomii]

Dumby glaze

[@THEBOYBEANS]

@@Justinhomii you are a loser saying GLAZE. dont make me glaze your moms

[@justdrifting4749]

I miss not being able to find the pineapple to save my life

[@mcolombelli]

@@justdrifting4749 ikr, if he posted a video I had a misson lol

[@alexrichards9089]

Honestly if this was a series I’d watch the hell out of it, like a daily vlog style, story of each car, take it out wash it, make it personal I’d love that so much

[@strght6]

I definitely wouldn't change it. It's a nice thing to keep and remember how things started. If you do anything, just fix the paint and keep the rest as-is. You have plenty of other cars to modify. If you change this one, it stops being the car you built all those years ago

[@JasonRothman]

I think a small supercharger for from extra noises and 150 more hp would make it that much better without upsetting the balance too kuch

[@ScubaruBlu]

jimmy finally says that he doesn’t want to modify a car anymore, let him leave it be 😂

[@governmentcalamari9785]

@@JasonRothman it already fights to get traction 1st-3rd. Plus that transmission would shatter

[@BurningRubberNz]

Fresh pannel and paint few engine dress up bolt ons look dope

[@adambalch1222]

All of the OG Fans would more than excitedly watch Spoon work his magic and the paint be restored

[@squeez591]

Jimmy, this video was great! You should go back and make a video like this for each of your cars that were building blocks for the channel. Tell some stories, reminisce, and do some pulls with GoPros set up. That way people can go back whenever and learn about the car or just reminisce.

[@SMUDESS]

Nostalgia at its finest!!

[@SWHAF]

this car is a physical representation of a memory, so it makes sense that you don't want to modify it. at most i would say a refresh would be a good way to honor the memory while representing how far you have come.

[@philipcorcoran7856]

Can we make this a thing. Like Oakes Garage car of the month. Deep dive into the build and history followed by a drive video.

[@oscarcook6572]

I love videos like this and think it would be so great if you did more driving reviews with your other cars too. Also please don’t change the car. Maybe a paint touch up, but keep it original - it’s a sign of the times.

[@Inweezy]

Spoon pulling out that he had a vette is hilarious, it’s like that one uncle who never talks about stuff he owned in the past and had crazy cars lol

[@gorwooken9338]

I’ve been a viewer since a few videos into the LS Z32 build. You know how nostalgic the car is when Jimbo jumps in to drive it out of the shop, starts it up and gives that smile to the camera. Makes me feel the same way every time it’s featured in a video. ❤

[@stevennewellproductions]

Jimmy from 7 years ago is legit me rn. Not knowing how tf you're going to afford something but being so passionate about a car is super frustrating. Glad to see it worked out for you, it gives me inspiration!

[@dillonsoderberg8866]

This video took me back in the day. Remembering you and the boys just chilling in the garage and working on the Z. The whole video I would just sit and wait for the pineapple to show up in the frame🤣. Can't believe I have been watching your videos for 7 years. Crazy to see where you have come today man. You have defiantly earned it. I was also screaming at my screen when you about used the brush at the car wash......

[@bretjjjohnson7942]

Back when KZbin didn't care if RJ was seen on camera pulling his pistol on a bee as a joke.

[@Sonicninj4]

Red Z best Z.

[@Thelastcritic]

Love the story. Love the car. Don't change it, just refresh it. Take it apart, do the paint and body, clean up the wiring, get it "show ready" but just as you built it. If you find a failure point, correct it. Don't change the story, just enjoy the story as best as it can be.

[@henrynewgent8481]

I know the red z is nostalgic but black z is my favorite for sure. Loved seeing you pull out one of the older cars for a drive! I’d be down for more vids like this

[@rsgarage5909]

All of us who have watched since the build, truly understand what you mean with not modifying the car. It is its own. It hits that different place in our hearts. Its nostalgia and feelings. We would all love to modify, touch and work on our "baby" but it actually hurts. Its the feeling of removing its history. Its back bones. With that i say. Keep the dings. Keep the spots. Keep it like it is. Fix up whats absolutely needs to be fixed up. Keep it how history wanted it to be. The car is a part of you and who you were and is. Loved the video and would definetly love more of these type of videos.

[@ghosteh6503]

Damn dude I been watching since the bmx days. This car brings me back to not having a car yet and riding my bikes everywhere hoping to build a cool car some day. Gotta show the Z some love. It’s the OG

[@kasper_429]

21:15 - 21:25 Exactly! Keep it how it is, but just clean it up (take it to a body shop to get the dents/dings/scratches out of it, maybe repaint it if absolutely necessary, then get Aidan back up there to detail/paint correct the car), maybe refine some things (like the tune if it needs it, clean up the engine bay, interior, etc.), and just enjoy it! Like someone else said below me, the LS-Z is to you like the Cream 240 is to Adam. Sure, he changed up the aero and the wheels slightly, but kept the soul of the car intact. You just need to clean the Z up to make it 100%, and just keep it as a time capsule. I can't believe it's been 7 years! I've been here for about 5-6 of those 7, and it's been an awesome ride. Here's to the next 7 years of Jimmy O and the gang!

[@frankarmello5504]

Would love to see more videos like this with you driving your cars. 10/10

[@5280evan]

Perfect way to end it off Jim. Leave it as it is. It will always be your reminder to remember where you started and how far you’ve come since. You built that car and were nervous to break it, now you’re building cars to purposely bang doors in, have fun with shredding, break it, fix it, and repeat.

[@Dannyyzeee]

youve got a good team and alot of good cars. would love to see all the boys enjoying all the cars instead of letting em sit.

[@draggonhedd]

Love seeing the old girl again. I remember when you were building this in your moms garage. You should pull every running car out of the shop and fill up all the parking spots in the lot outside for your down one-man car show, Would be sweet for some pictures.

[@chrisseletzky6244]

I wouldn't mind more of these videos sprinkled in on all the cars in the shop. Cheers!

[@Justinhomii]

na

[@Toshkov_]

This car was the reason I fell in love with 300zx's! 7 YEARS later I have my own 300zx imported from Japan and I'm planning on 2jz swapping it. thank you for the inspiration jimmy!

[@PROBL32M]

rj is og

[@DataC0llect0r]

Never knew, only been watching for 2 years

[@DJxCasper]

Keep the red Z as a time capsule for not just you but all of us as well. I can still remember your first vid of the build and it reminds me of simpler times.

[@AssassinsFilms]

Patreon gang

[@SSRsGarage]

This is probably my most favorite car honestly. It’s the entire reason I started watching your channel. I’m always thrilled when you do anything with it.

[@carson2000_]

I think the red Z should stay how it is. Maybe a go-over, to refresh any loose ends or work that 27 year old Jimmy can do better than 20 year old Jimmy did, but that's it. Especially since your skills and equipment have leveled up so much since you originally built it. But man, it really does seem like such a completed build. Love it Jimmy.

[@ChannelPineappleSon]

Stumbled on the channel when you were in mama Oakes garage doin this swap. Knew nothing then and only know a little more now but you’ve been a huge part of my life since that day.

[@gunnaryaughn6643]

Like many people have already said leave the drivetrain alone but the car deserves a lot of love from spoon and she'll be perfect

[@krayonss]

started watching you when haggard were pestering you to start posting on your channel again, watched the z series and never stopped. great video, great car

[@ROBtheLEGEND2]

Leave the red Z as she sits. The queen of the channel deserves to be treated as such. A light refresh to tidy everything up

[@boot-strapper]

8 years makes you feel old? I've been watching that long, and havent grown a channel and fleet of cars like you have. I feel like i've wasted soooo much time. Lol. You livin' the dream.

[@gary6557]

HERE for the daily vlog vibes with each car giving a story, washing it! been here for years and to see your smile gives me great feels

[@Nefarious_drivers_club]

Dude! I think you should totally keep it as is. I agree, it’s the foundation of the channel and should kind of be commemorated as such.

[@ceffycrawford8388]

It's one of those cars that has so much character . It's not just a red z. . . It's the "RED Z" of oaks garage. . .

[@markschaff9503]

Would love to see a mini refresh on this car! Maybe fix the tear in the passenger seat, get rid of the Ebay stuff and put some real stuff on it, maybe have spoon work some magic on some dents and get it looking good, maybe some other Stillen parts. It doesn't need much, but it deserves a little love!

[@southernengenuity]

It'd be awesome to see you build another z32 with the knowledge and skills you've gained over the years and do a side by side comparison of both of them.

[@kasper_429]

That's literally what he did with the black Z, lol. Although that has been like 3-4 years I think. We need a third Z build, Jimbo! Lol.

[@Casey_Jones_]

2 options, leave it alone, treat it like the Patina guys, clean it up and clear over it, or Restore the Red Z completely as it sits today, make it 100 percent and put that bnitch on display in the garage. It is the icon of your channel.

[@highlive2166]

The red Z is PERFECT the way it is ....the story behind it is just insane to even mess with the car...the car speaks volume as is

[@maxbalke]

I think the move with the Red Z is a paint correction and dent removal. Have Aidan come up and clean up the paint for you. Mount the trunk wing properly and just enjoy the car as is.

[@chasenorton5345]

VG dude- you now have the skills not to be scared of that motor build- and there's a ton of after market support for the VG now. You gotta' let her be a Nissan again :)

[@jerrychoochoo]

I remember this car so well.. shout-out to Adam LZ for shouting your channel out otherwise I would’ve never subscribed to you! I don’t wanna say I was one of the OG’s but I’ve definitely followed you since the beginning. You’ve come a long way Jimmy! Keep it up! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@slicc1735]

Man i still remember when Josh and Mick had the first trip down to visit during the build. Just a huge realization that im really not a kid anymore

[@cartersargenti491]

This video made me feel 15 again in all the best ways. Solid Jimbo moment

[@gateaccess818]

@15:33 dude, your dash is FN flawless! the defroster vents arent all dried up, curled back and wavey looking. she is so fn pristine!!!!!

[@Ea888Angry]

I remember coming across your channel FOREVER ago because LZ shouted you out. The red z wasn’t even 100% yet and you were still in your moms garage. Crazy how things have changed!

[@davidjudah192]

ITB’s and refresh the paint and body, this thing needs to be in the lobby on display. 👌🏼

[@markgoudsblom]

Watched you for 5+ years, bought some merch here and there. This was a video for the heart🙏🏽 loved it man thanks

[@diangl4694]

Don't change it it was what got me hooked on your channel It's what made you keep like it is

[@brandonmitchell7472]

Only person I've seen wash a car properly top to bottom and my ocd appreciates that. Now procharge it

[@Sir.Munoz.1117]

Everyone likes different things. It makes me happy seeing your excitement talking about it

[@tyrecks1650]

I remember subbing that day I had a 300zx and fell even more in love with the chassis. NOSTALGIA

[@themikeyfrisco]

PLAYIN WITH MY EMOTIONS WITH THAT BRUSH!! Absolutely love this car. So glad to see you get it out and enjoy it. 😎

[@justinvalentin1881]

Keep it as is please. It’s a time capsule and you showing the wood floor trunk made me happy because I remember watching you out this together in your videos. Keep it as is Jimmy.

[@stevie575rnd4]

As someone who has watched since u were building this car in your moms garage with rj ... dont mod it leave her as is... THE OG... but as for videos like this with u taking a car out enjoying it and talking about it... love it and would love one like this on each car..

[@GhostYR6]

dude there is NOOOOOOOOOO WAYYYYYYYYYY ive been watching you over 5 years.....from seeing your car at Broke East along with Mikes "Ruined" Sol at the Stadium yearsssssss ago, This is insane. My love for Nissans brought me to your LS 300z and stuck here since, this is awesome, thanks for the good times dude! Keep going!

[@SxpremeXO]

Video idea, Solo Sundays - Jimmy chills at the shop and takes a car out for a drive and talks a bit more about it. Very nostalgic feeling to this one.

[@BkSMedia]

You deserve the perfect 300ZX Jim. Build your equivalent cream S13 in Z terms. Nostalgia hit hard with that clip, amazing to think I've been subscribed that long!

[@maxhennessy2996]

Leave it exactly how it is! It tells its own story, get the bodywork sorted at some point, maybe a wheel change up but leave it how it is! Perfect Sunday car

[@JayCFab]

It's cool seeing where you started off your journey into the automotive industry. Where I started watching you channel I can't imagine what's going through your head when you see your old work. You probably critiques yourself soo much....LOVE THE CONTECT MY BROTHER...keep it up dog!!

[@ilalo6680]

To be honest, I would just refresh the car here and there of what is needed and that's it, it is time capsule of your life and history. Only thing I would ever ever ever consider doing is going back to the original motor and make it an OEM plus build, I wouldn't mind that but even that feels like a "longshot". Good vid as always James and crew! Much love from Spain

[@matthewautry]

Ngl, favorite video in awhile, feels like OG Jimmy and the hanging out with your buddies vibe. Keep going strong!!

[@danielhenderson6253]

I remember watching the original build videos and then they just stopped and you came back and it was done I was so bummed to not see the whole thing

[@nieuwschoonebeekxD]

Love the red Z, the first video I saw of you was the "how to clear your taillights" video. Where you take the tail lights apart to take the red lenses out. Dont let people push you to do something crazy with it! Just keep enjoying it

[@josevee3050]

Crazy this video is a year ago amd to hear you say 7 years ago makes me feel old haha the reasin why i foumd you channel jimmy!!

[@IanbReptileS]

Haven’t watched the video yet but the title makes me so happy

[@patchestheshameful]

Such a feeling of nostalgia seeing young jimbo and young rjay in your moms shop We've come a long way boys

[@SJWellsable]

Too add, changing the car doesnt erase the story. It just adds to it. "It was once LS swapped, which got me into youtube and cars, now its JZ swapped cause thats what im into" dont limit yourself

[@niallboyle5481]

I think the car deserves a refresh . Some fresh paint and trim . I wouldn’t change anything about the build

[@jasonyuill1323]

I would have to agree with you Jim. I would leave it as is. Being the first car you built and the start of your KZbin channel is a pretty special thing.

[@austenbraatz245]

I remember when we first met and you got that car. The hangouts in moms garage after car meets/shows and we all thought you were nuts for wanting to shave the bay when the stock motor was still in it. They packed that motor in there, but somehow you managed to do it. Brings back some great memories bro. Super stoked for you and where the channel has gotten! Got one hell of a team now too! Cheers to many more years of doing dope shit 🤘🏼

[@imFrawst]

I found this channel because of this car, I remember seeing them a couple months after they came out, it’s perfect now. This car got me into Japanese cars

[@Th3Gr3mlinz]

Both Zs need to be driven more often. Definitely have the homies drive them around more often.

[@dirtbikexguitars]

The Z is just one of those cars you gotta leave alone and just enjoy it for what it is.

[@xXwHiTeXBoYzXx]

This car to jimmy is exactly how the cream car is to lz, its a representation of where they came from, and the car looks great the way it is.

[@fittrailslayer]

Wouldn’t change a thing on it. It’s your time capsule. Keep the n/a LS, keep the aero, keep all the dents and dings. Take it out once every year or two on a nice day and just enjoy what it feels like to be 20 years old again.

[@shanekrossber8078]

Dude… you gotta do more vids like this. It’s dope to just see what’s going on with all the forgotten old projects and stuff. And it shows new people exactly what you have done. Nisshonda would be a good one to do.

[@RoleyvanLoenen]

They always say a project car is never finished. But the red z is. Just leave it be and enjoy it more often. 💪🏽

[@parkd240]

nice to see old Z again. I ran into a guy two days ago who had OG pineapple sticker, lz bert stickers and haggard air fresheners. was a very cool thing to see. brought me back

[@nicktoney8118]

the red z story lives on forever!! Don’t be afraid to change things up, story always started somewhere and it’s always cool to look back on where you’ve been and came from!

[@tilmykillme]

300zxTT was the first car I drove where I was like "OK this is what a fast car feels like"

[@danaucoin682]

Can’t change it. The memories from doing it will never be as fresh as they are now when you look at it. Watching this video makes me regret all the cars I’ve sold.

[@frasierjames9557]

ITBS and a refresh would be amazing to see for this car jim

[@marcosmartinez9134]

You still get emotional years later!! It's a part of your life that you can never replace !! I would keep it forever. Maybe take it back to stock when you first met her!! Resto mod!!

[@kriksis98]

i love this car so much, this is where i started watching and been tuning in ever since. remember how you said years back that the intake filter coupler looks junk when you first fitted it and it's just to get the car running, but it's still on the car years later :D sending you positive vibes from Latvia

[@luigidinostephens-tamayo4264]

Been here since nissonda build. Much love to jimmy and the gang. You deserve 1 million subs by now.

[@jamescruzCwS]

the water drops flying of as Jimmy gets on the LS/Z was sick!

[@NITSUD89]

7 years!!?? Wow, I've been watching you a lot longer then I thought lol. Probably my favorite swap hands down, so fucking clean

[@Andy-vg7rh]

rj hasnt changed at all. amazing car. glad you had a day off with the boys.. you need it jim your human.

[@kgsubie]

this is the car that I always associated with Jimmy even before watching the channel. Don’t change it! maybe just clean up what’s been done

[@phillipjack1098]

I remember watching you ls swap the 300zx and honestly big part of my love for v8s and cars in general,

[@stain5594]

Crazy I was senior in high school when you where building this car and now I’m a 25 year old man building my e46 still watching your videos haha ❤ Ty for the content over these years

[@iiXtcy]

Definitely agree w you on the last part doesn't need to be touched much. Its a Gem as is n a time capsule of the channel. Dont take the beginning stages away from the car 😊

[@CincyMoto]

I started watching when Adam first mentioned your Channel I remember watching the first couple videos over and over waiting for more uploads crazy how long it’s been I love this car it’s definitely my favorite