Test drive GONE WRONG: Restored 240sx

The restored project 240sx S13 has come such a long way in less than a year. I was eager to test drive the car when an unfortunate failure happened. But with every high comes a low. This is a machine after all, every part has a life interval..
Content Referred to within video:
240sx Repair Playlist: • Crashed 240sx Restoration
Quick Release Core Support: • 240sx Core Support Mad...
Smashed Drift: • Drifting my Wrecked 240sx
Songs Used:
Thisistoodifficult - Used to You
Thisistoodifficult - Not the Same
Rain Check - Ghost
Thisistoodifficult - Control
Additional filming credit:
@c_j_media
@abidegraphics
@lawnchairacer
‪@joespeedyfpv‬
I spent the last 7 years building this 1990 Nissan 240sx from the ground up by myself. I swapped out the KA24e for a KA24de. Then once more for a RB25det out of a R34 Skyline and couldn't be happier. I have also converted the 240 to right hand drive, (which ended up saving my life!) After installing a few drift parts; such as a hydro E - Brake, and dual rear calipers, welded diff, solid suspension bushings and more, the car handled amazing. Surprisingly this S13 was able to drift and stay sideways perfectly despite the damage that was done to it.
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• Mint 240sx Crashed (Ho...
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[@PrizzaMike]

Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by! For anyone interested in supporting the channel, shirts / hoodies available here: 🥰🔥 aimlessgoods.com/collections/prizza-mike Here is the content I referenced within this video: 240sx Repair Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLvRjLBi1aX6eB7BfVjBzcbZiXg0efFEAC Quick Release Core Support: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4CyZ3erZsqSg7M Smashed Drift: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6ibqqSjn5KYpq8 Songs Used (In Order): Thisistoodifficult - Used to You Thisistoodifficult - Not the Same Rain Check - Ghost Thisistoodifficult - Control Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4Avpzhvo07x4XpOu55zFGG?si=xS_71d-rTtCje6ho1MAPmw&

[@brentonbush4160]

Heyyyy Man

[@_ethanphan_5916]

This makes me happy 🥹

[@srt5906]

How many OG subscribers we got in here I am one of them. 👇

[@OversteerAllDay]

My guy you are an absolute mad man, props!

[@purgaforty3937]

Getting devil Z vibes from the anime wangan midnight. Only in a 180sx body. Especially the end just chilling in the garage

[@Doctor.Gopnik]

You did so good man, I've said this before, there's probably 99.9% of people who would just write the car off after what happened but you opened up so many doors for people showing them that you don't need to be a professional shop fix damage like that, keep it up man we're all rooting for ya

[@johnxina2140]

Tbh it's more than 99.9% lmao, you gotta put a couple more 9's, there's probably only a handful of people willing to do this

[@EdableVisions]

Unless your a utuber, this would not be financially worthwhile or be achievable within the free time available for those with full-time jobs. That's what is great about this platform. It's inspiring.

[@johnxina2140]

@@EdableVisions it's not about being "financially worthwhile", it's about a connection that people have to things

[@giovannilegue2177]

for real though i feel like this really put into perspective of how hard work can literally change anything you want in life not trying to even be weird but its just wild seeing what happened to how it looks now just wild genuinely inspires

[@pollyjong5394]

“Open up doors” sounds rather ironic in this case😅

[@kartaku132]

Your an inspiration to every car enthusiasts to never give up on a vehicle that you love no matter how daunting the task

[@mtzioncb7347]

this is the kind of thing that keeps me motivated to build my project cars and to put in the numerous hours of work to just afford it thanks mike you are a true inspiration.

[@srt5906]

You do such a great job

[@Zeraks]

Man, looking at your 240 knowing what it's been through is just astounding. It's truly inspiring, and I genuinely hope this feeling resonates with other 240SX owners to preserve their S chassis. Brilliant!

[@PrizzaMike]

Thanks so much man! 🙏

[@JoshRips]

Tfw you completely rebuilt your 240SX faster than a professional shop can build the engine in my R32

[@PrizzaMike]

😅💀

[@SilverState99]

The time lapse of this build is gonna be Insane

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

Wait till it's all one color again man. 👍🏾 Also question is it gonna be the same color or do you have something else planned 🤔

[@PrizzaMike]

I can't wait till it's all one color again! Haven't really decided on color yet 🤔

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

@@PrizzaMike if I could make a suggestion. Maybe a stylized livery of it drifting when it was wrecked. Quotes like "running on hopes and dreams" etc

[@srt5906]

@@PrizzaMike me to

[@oooooooliver]

would be cool to see it how it was before the crash, but also in a new color, hard choice

[@isiahak6667]

Trust me Mike mechanical failures are only a small hiccup compared to what you are capable of. You are on the last cliff face of the mountain and I believe you can get to the top keep on achieving man been here since the beginning

[@ek_taylor2267]

I love seeing how far this car has come I can’t wait to see it finally complete. I feel like we’ve all been here on this incredible journey and can’t wait to see the end result!

[@simonefederico2413]

I've been seeing this series from the beginning and i'm amazed how this car came back from the death

[@Honda_Man_Sam]

I bet people were so confused seeing this on the road

[@Jon_S13]

Killing it dude. You are legit steps away from the finish line. Congrats on your achievements!

[@FabioZanholo]

i started to folow you when the picture of your crashed car apear on my Instagram. I was sad about the car, thinking that would be gone.... I was sceptical when you started to disassemble him, thinking that would never be finished, but after each video... each photo in instagram i was becaming happier for the car and for you.... seeing at the street last videos it's awesome... Sorry for my bad english.. but ... congrats... you are awesome man....

[@Ronnie_S]

My favorite build series on KZbin! There was a lot of good energy in this video. I'm glad you got to share this experience with some cool people!

[@jaxyn_b]

this is so awesome man. probably the most motivating thing i've seen all year, maybe more. your 240 rebuild has been so inspirational for me, and it's helped me pick myself back up during a hard time i've been having lately. i wrote a bit more about it in an instagram message a while ago but i'm not sure if you check those, so i thought i'd leave a short comment lol keep it up dude!!!!

[@PrizzaMike]

Appreciate you homie! Gotta keep your head up and stay on the grind! You'll get to where you need to be 💪🔥

[@alisn4x4]

Congratulations! !! You did it bro! What an amazing story..... truly epic!

[@Abogado-Del-Diablo]

Just seen your playlist for your S13. When I saw your crash and the state of the vehicle I wept. I own an 86 Z31 that’s being restored from the ground up so can truly sympathise with how you feel. Congratulations on getting the car to where it is now I am truly pleased for and wish well.

[@ImLostInLimbo]

It is honestly impressive to see what the car is starting to become again! Mad props to you! Keep pushing to the end!

[@ezequielbenitez9031]

You do such great work man, really inspired me to not give up on my 240! 🙏🏻

[@ImAcidic10]

You seriously did a good job. No one would usually repair a car that was crashed so badly but Mike, you went to a degree that I’ve never seen. Good job! ps. I spent the whole of last weekend watching the whole playlist.

[@PrizzaMike]

Thanks for tuning in man! 🔥

[@ImAcidic10]

@@PrizzaMike You’re welcome :)

[@Randomee]

still cant process how you actually got this thing back in shape dude blows my mind

[@bonasbuilds4704]

I'm so excited to see the finished project!

[@5.9manualzj]

you've come so far, and you're probably exhausted, and out of motivation, but don't slow down yet. it's so close! look at that list. i'd start with the rear quarter asap. (:

[@Tefz.]

That thing looks better than some 240s out there man, absolute insane great job man

[@vics.diecast.garage]

Bro this is so awesome!! So happy to see it running!! Happy for you!! Looking forward to see it all done and painted!! Great build and save!!

[@johnxina2140]

Kinda hard to explain, but in that shot at the end, when the 240 was in the garage, it really did look proud to be there, looking the way it does, I could feel those vibes through my screen lol, means you did something incredibly Right. I'm so happy you got to this point and I cannot wait to see this continue

[@silashudson2793]

im really happy for you man, i mean every time i watch one your videos im always constantly day dreaming about me doing this n how crazy it would be n how the people around me would react, honestly is really inspiring to me man especilly when this is like one of my like dream cars of all time 🤘💯💯

[@Tofu_Slayer]

A 240 god bringing dead things back to life

[@patrickegan1452]

Delighted for you mike to not only go for a test drive. But to actually build the car back up after the crash.. looking forward to seeing the final result with new paint.. sending good vibes from ireland.. 👍

[@chasemeade3162]

You are fr one of the biggest inspirations on KZbin in the car community, you’ve come so far with the 240 and I can’t wait to see it with the hatch and new quarter

[@eduardgenardandalis1437]

17:46 That shot reminds me of background from the Wangan Navigator (a compatible app for the arcade game Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 6/6R/6RR + possible latest update) when the light looks like that + a car that sits. The “bestfriend vibe” part that I watched, I wish it could be happened to me and my friends/my former classmates by having a good time & sharing about the problems of me and my friends’ personal lives + with a car or bicycle in a place of hangout.

[@zeeeek1561]

That’s crazy the cars running and driving man. When I flipped my wrx I get so defeated and wanted nothing to do with the car and just parted it out. Looking back I regret not fixing it.

[@luvsrevenge7996]

such an amazing revival Mike! everytime you started the car i couldn’t help but be like “it’s alive!! ALIVE!!”

[@yuragari]

i love the work :))) keep it up

[@PrizzaMike]

Thanks so much! Cant stop won't stop!

[@chasemcclary8861]

The coolest 240 on the planet 💯💯

[@Robin-real-bad-man]

Love your vidios and hope you make more on this kan i remember when you crashed the car and it broke me im so happy you got it on the road again🙂

[@stevenburgess9114]

Your turbo may have gone but its a fix you can easy do cant wait for the car to be done fully and in one colour the amount of work you have done you should be proud of yourself

[@WrenFJ]

Congratulations Mike! So proud of your progress. And your friends are so kind and positive too!!

[@fxnr1r]

The bois prizza edition

[@yousifal.2165]

Keep it up you truly inspire all of us

[@LamontAtLarge_]

👆👆Thanks for being an active subscriber💓I have something for you 🎉 message me with the above name on telegram for your prize.

[@computerhead2160]

I cant wait till this car is fully restored keep up the good work man

[@ddss4480]

Can’t believe how crazy good the car looks now nice work!!

[@SeattleMK2GLI]

Mike- You are such an inspiration!! Having recently gone thru a rough divorce, I'm piecing my life back together and although this might seem a odd parallel- Seeing you rebuild this car just shows that no matter how messed up things get... you can always rebuild. NEVER GIVE UP!!!!

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Great video Mike. Once you get that rear quarter in and finish up the welding on the b pillars you can get it ready for paint! Regards from Ireland as always man!

[@nzuncovered1845]

Great job man. Maybe throw on a GT2876r or GT3076r gen 2 or a g30 550 or 660.. Borg Warner? Pulsar Turbos are good apparently and cheaper then Garett

[@nkhjk3457]

Some just don’t really get the point of how it means EVERYTHING in the world to still be the same car , it just like not giving up no matter what 😀

[@gazzer883]

Just loving all your videos,great work and plenty to do in future vids,I am looking forward to the day you complete the job.But then on to some of your other projects I hope. Cheers Gary.

[@airestore4282]

I absolutely love you videos man. I am 23yro and live in Romania, I drive a skoda fabia mk1 which my mother bought brand new when I was 7yro, and honestly I love that car and would probably do the same as you did even though my car is not RWD and doesn't have that much HP (it's a 1.4 TDI) but I still love it. You inspired me to start working on it myself and I can't thank you enough. Wish you all the best and I can't wait to see another video.

[@mizorefn]

Dude , Seeing this Car Almost Fully Done is amazing and probably even more amazing for you. It Nice To See you have such nice and supportive Friends. I Just love this Car I cant wait to see it have the Rear Quarter panel Done , Glass and It one color. Keep it up man❤

[@nickpainter6608]

I love how much your friends hype you up about the build and how far you've come. That's true friends

[@warrendegonzague]

You're amazing, brother. Just brilliant. It's so inspiring.

[@Gouranga552]

Love seeing it rolling and moving under its own power. Yet i can't help but think its mega dangerous given its current state. But remember you dont have to be the one who that caused an accident to be involved in one

[@__zoom__]

It's a car now! Not just a pile of what was. That garage part was awesome, reminds me of a car poster like a hotrod before awesomeness. Hope to see some sideways action soon

[@AcidEaterC137]

so fuckin inspiring bro! i just got a coupe in october, this series makes me want to get a hatch now lmao

[@boerharms2209]

everyone would've just gotten a new shell. Respect to you, for putting in the hours, and getting this thing back from the dead! its better than before the crash

[@edwardcokley9224]

It sitting in the garage with the light on made it look kinda angelic or heavenly or something. Like the cartoons when you dream of something you want and it's got that glow to it

[@sampuhhupmas5666]

I could feel it radiating something, don't know what it is but it's strong

[@xyna7766]

Thank you for all the videos so far you have taught me a lot and I was able to save my 95 Cherokee which was full of rust

[@heartbreakandmotorjive1867]

Such a feel good video! Couldn't stop smiling!

[@brownhairdude1939]

i love your videos and im so excited to see the 240 be like brand new again, this was a really long and happy journey

[@Norman_X_Seven]

Love it. Glad you got the chance to drive it before the roads get salted.

[@laulau8862]

Hello i'm french, very good job !!! I'm litle speak inglish 😂🤣🤷‍♂️ , you are the best ✌💪💪

[@alexandreboubou6183]

juste love, that's all

[@jano_142]

17:46 It looks like a Need for Speed 2015 barn find cut scene with that lighting! I would totally set that as my desktop background.

[@batistaorg]

That accidente was a crusade for life. Congrats for share your experience!! Nothing in life happens for coincidences, that had a purpose whitin. Be sure to rate it.

[@JackTheSnack.]

Thanks for this video. I had a ls swapped square body that blew up this summer after having rebuilt the engine. It was my first drive out with it in over a year and it threw a rod. You gave me the motivation to bring it back to life over the winter. Just picked up a forged short block for it. Gotta keep those good vibes going!

[@greatonest.vgreatonest.v8193]

Your bros are rii you did some 🔥 work. You should become a fabricator and sell parts shit. I need some things done to my car. I’ll bring it to you. Lmk I got a e36 I need body work. Want to fit bigger wheels on it for grip

[@sk8rboy1491]

Since the turbo blew up, pull the engine and paint the bay. On the bare metal use epoxy primer, it'll bite in to the metal better. At the same time get that quarter on there! I'm ready to see you covered I'm bondo dust getting the body work finished and ready for paint!!

[@Brokegarage]

Hell yes man so awesome to see you DRIVING IT, hard work goes a long way getting me motivated to finish up my car , can’t wait for the next one

[@gateaccess818]

@5:55, please please, please add in that rear frame rail end cap, i know 240 never came with it on that side of the car, but you are building back BETTER, not the same lol =P please add that end cap..

[@PrizzaMike]

I plan to! No worries haha

[@dragovitch1528]

After watching your vids lately I've decided to get an s chassis and I found someone just parting them out and got a s14 and 2 s13s to try and save from the junk yard can't wait to start mine

[@the_e11_corolla40]

What happened to you most people would have part out the car and sent it to the crusher but you said no I will fix her I have big respect you for fixing her love the vid ❤❤

[@wilfredocaban3542]

Let's get Mike to 100K he truly deserves it so if your not subbed what are you waiting for.We have something in us that we always root for the underdog.

[@That_es2_civic]

This is fucking awesome man. You’re an animal mike, the 180 is coming out sick

[@Lamdoe]

So glad to see you enjoying this car dude. Funny thing is that after the 6 months of building my new engine for my car the turbo blew up too, so I know your pain.

[@PrizzaMike]

Aw mann that's the worst haha It always seems to happen like that haha

[@Jayplaya95]

I live down the street from that landfill hill 💯

[@stannakano9474]

What a big inspiration you’ve been. Thank you for saving the schassis!

[@JuanGSR]

i can't believe it's been over a year! time flies by

[@altoncaldwell2361]

I need friends like your friends my friends would just call me crazy and stupid if i tried to do something like this

[@PrizzaMike]

Friend group become much smaller for that reason haha Quality > Quantity

[@xNIGHTMXREx]

It looks amazing! Great job mike

[@biroleva]

You are the GigaChad of the car community my man!!! Glad that you didn't gave up and just bought a new shell. Big ups, much respect.

[@mikepadelford2585]

Nothing but good vibes my brother. She looks amazing

[@HKSArKz2]

You should paint yours and Frans car at the same time m8! great work!

[@Tredecim1331]

Makes me happy makes me smile to see the 240 driving again 🫶🏻

[@Itsdectaylor]

Watching this car be rebuilt has been like watching my child grow up, keep up the good work bro!

[@draegongrime9010]

How’d you steal her battery and then she drive behind you?? 😂😂

[@PrizzaMike]

Was hoping someone caught that! 😅 We ended up taking thr battery out of prizzaseths ek hatch and putting it in frans 240 A whole lotta battery swapping 😅

[@dtc2044]

screw what we say in the comments... your friends said it all... thank you for taking us with you and showing us no matter what "you can improve your situation". Legit should have 10x the subscribers you do and humble about it. Please keep at it and make us a 10 minute build video so we can show everyone that's on the verge of quitting 🤘

[@donhunter5.56]

You have great friends and an awesome fan base. Keep up the bangers man.

[@Xully]

Love the videos man could tell you were getting emotional at the end and I was right there with you can’t wait to see all the drift videos ❤️

[@lietus4192]

Needs a sticker "crash certified"

[@1740-garage_]

Your friends 180sx looks just like the one tommyfyeah just built.

[@CJdriftZ]

Soooo awesome dude!!!!! Hope to slide with you one day!

[@jyd13rc79]

Absolutely love the build car is amazing you are one of the most inspiring and positive people I’ve came across on here kudos to you bro.

[@LamontAtLarge_]

👆👆Thanks for being an active subscriber💓I have something for you 🎉 message me with the above name on telegram for your prize

[@grantwaldemer2570]

Holy cow man! The resurrection of your 240 has been incredible to watch, it feels so good to see you reaping the rewards of all your hard work. Seeing what you're accomplishing without a fancy shop, without thousands of dollars in tools, and without giving the naysayers a second thought is truly inspirational to us fellow garage DIYers. Your no excuses attitude makes me realize I can step it up on my own project and your positivity makes me excited to rise to the challenge. Keep doing you and we'll all be better for it!

[@RayquazaKing04]

Good shit bro, yea i say that alot but im being serious, you put in so much time and money into the car, so many parts from dead projects that were revived into a new one. Its amazing on the progress so far and its amazing.

[@PrizzaMike]

Appreciate you homie! Means alot 🙌🥰

[@bumblebee69r]

im so happy ive been here for all of this, one of the most motivation stories ive seen

[@wexdesigns1453]

Mike on the grind 👀👀 that’s what’s up man! Always love your content! Fav KZbinr 🫶😮‍💨

[@jaygood87]

Like all of your friends were saying in the video.... I've never seen anybody repair a car that was that damaged. I'm very impressed with the way the car has turned out 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 anybody else would have just got a new car... you should be very proud of yourself 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@j.sargent9172]

I gotta say you have heart, and determination to fix this car. I'm a new sub on KZbin but have followed for years on insta. I thought you had lost your damn mind when u said u were gonna rebuild it. I sold my literally mint 91 hatch, never drifted, 100% stock, uncracked dash, unripped seats, stock radio 89k car. 2 months later a dude pulled out in front of me in my 02 is300 and I tboned him at 45 totaling it. I regret selling my shell so badly.... I could've atleast tossed my 2jz-ge in it.... especially with the insurance money and injury check. Now I have no car.

[@lilchimpo]

Can’t wait to see the quarter panel put back on

[@onemanarmy1990]

I hope I get to meet you I'm in Milwaukee bro

[@wr1ght939]

Definitely feeling those vibes. Your friend group is clearly close. Happy to see the 240 going again.