Thailand's Slice of JDM Heaven at Oak Club

[@dirtyroach590]

I met Oak in 2013 while studying abroad in Thailand and it remains one of the most down to earth incredible interactions of my life. I just wanted to grab a couple Spoon parts for my Civic back home and he gave me a full tour of his shop he had then. Even took me to see Tatsuru Ichishima san’s personal cars he had in Thailand that were still there after Bangkok Auto Salon had finished. Seeing the legendary Spoon NSX and ITR in person blew my mind and knowing they belong to the man behind Spoon was even wilder.

[@Turshin]

Dude seems awesome but kiiiinnnd of a hoarder.

[@Q704tube]

Dude seems so dang chill

[@MrReady2riot]

You can tell Oak is a real G, nice one Larry!

[@AyaxRo]

Oak is a true car guy. Respect for what he has achieved in Thailand. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonimcmaster4887]

what a cool down to earth guy. really humble. his collection is amazing. would love to visit his shop

[@OutOfOrderMai]

Damn this guy is a legend! Love what he’s doing and his passion for the industry

[@tobytwiss]

This dude rules

[@Starbord77]

Larry chen does not miss!!!! This is for the people

[@napalmman8292]

I was here last December, drove all the way from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia to Bangkok with some of my friends who were going to Honda Fest Thailand which is amazing btw. Daisuke san from spoon was here as well, installing Spoon goodies into some FL5. That DC2 and FD2 on the jack back there, i was having a conversation with Daisuke san about this 2 cars. Eventually we called the DC2 okaasan and the FD2 oneesan, which is hilarious BTW. Personally i was in dilemma to pick either DC2 or FD2, Daisuke san advice me to take FD2 instead because those small parts still available and easy to find. Hence K series are better than B series in many ways, man until now i still remember his advice and we have a great conversation about cars in OAK club. Oak are cool as f, he’s generous and brought us some foods and drinks.

[@vickturorteez]

He really put it into perspective with modifying cars: "When you start with the car you really start from minus, then you put money to work yourself up to zero" 👏🏼

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

Rust repair, bushing replacements, paint corrections, general part replacement, fluid changes. It goes on and on lol

[@BoostAlmighty]

You noticed that too eh? Haha. This is how I'm explaining my R34 and every other old car in general from here on out 😆

[@vickturorteez]

@@BoostAlmighty lol that's nothing... I watch all these KZbinrs restoring 90s cars and mention rust/rot cause of small areas that get hit I been into 70s Datsuns for years, now that's rust I press on metal with my finger and it goes through lol

[@BoostAlmighty]

@vickturorteez Same here since the early 2000's. Only just recently, I moved away from it. Our winters & salt here are killers. I'll only do it now if I'm keeping the car long term or it's rare and/or cheap deal to purchase.

[@OnerGT]

Love seeing the set of Borbet Type C's on the shelf. I had a set of 4 + 1 spare on my car back in the early 90's in HS. Really cool collection to see!

[@Zigidy]

What an OG.

[@weeman199021]

Great job showcasing the man and his passion and life!

[@JohnSmith-kk4ds]

Favorite video yet. This guy is amazing his whole vibe touched my soul.

[@BoostAlmighty]

A friend of mine did school here in Newfoundland. Bought a yellow S2000 w/ full Amuse Widebody in Ontario to use here, and when he graduated in around 2014 he flew the S2K back home to Thailand. Still has it! #ningnongthedriver

[@under_wraps]

Such an epic video! That guy seems like he'd be a blast to hang out with

[@capillarysystem]

Hope to see more of thailand

[@FORDLYFAOTEAROA]

What a colourful collection,beyond elite. That man is a king. Thank you Larry

[@patrickbrady8736]

Another legendary look into JDM culture

[@KurtCityzens]

Thank you bro Fc from Thailand 🇹🇭🙏🏻🤘🏿🔥🖤

[@ugoodbro3745]

back in the day..i used to love jdm 90's like supra A80 skyline R34...i do still love them..but as im getting older each years.. my goal is to own a classic jdm which is the toyota celica gt2000 liftback model.. it all started since for the first time i saw that car parked at this appartment..getting rust day by days.. i standing right next to it..walk back and forth..all just to look up the details..the body lines and etc.. then i started in love with that car...each months i come to this appartment.. that car still parked the same spot...its like she's waiting for me to buy and give her the love she used to have be before.. and so i said to myself again.. when i have some 6 figures in my bank..i'll definitely will buy that car and restore it from ground zero to top conditions..and definitely will put a 2uz sc engine! and thats my vision😄.. Thanks Oak-san for the inspiration..i will sure work harder and earn more to reach that goal!.

[@Skreamies]

The wing on his personal Subaru is awesome! Always loved those. First i've heard of this man and his company but i'm absolutely hooked now.

[@shahrilmahadi6793]

Oak truely asian jdm legend and collector

[@roninmotors7466]

I dont know if its the way Oak talks, or how humble he is? or how gracious and open he is? he is fascinating. It should be a crime that cars cost that much to people who are so passionate about them, we are truly spoiled in the US

[@Panster7]

I'm so glad you went to visit Oak Club! One of the last few og in Thai car scene

[@xFWWONGx]

This Thai gentlemen speaks perfect English, considering in Thailand standard. He has very very good collection on parts and cars. I would love to stop by to visit his shop when I am in Bangkok next month.

[@AliasHSW]

Damn he got all the iconic wheels of JDM golden era!

[@garyjaravata3248]

I want to have a souvenir picture frame. awesome videos. To be honest, I just found it while watching the vlog by Angie King and you, Sir Larry Chen. Thank you. My passion and love of cars make me feel good all the time, even though I don't have the luxury cars like what you showed in the Philippines and Thailand. But me and my son are really car fans. Thank you for sharing the videos.

[@Speakingdatruth]

I been saying this for a minute, Thailand is the new Japan when it comes to the old school import culture! And some of these restoration shops seen on Social media there are absolutely insane, full on rotisserie restorations. I also learned that in Thailand a lot of the body shops are painting with Glasurit. Glasurit is one of the best German paint lines and is used in very high end cars in the states. It's also super super expensive. Explains why their restored cars look incredible lol.

[@onalonan]

Also the Most famous Carbon-fiber factory in Japan already moved their base to Thailand.😳😳😳

[@Speakingdatruth]

@onalonan yes. Also, a lot of Oem Jdm parts were subcontracted from shops in Thailand.

[@Scuba-D]

6:08 18:25 you know its thailand when you hear the Line application chime 😂

[@esaedvik]

I've no idea how he finds anything from the store, but man, that dude loves his stuff for sure. Love the 90s wheel collection, so many familiar ones.

[@Starkiller12481]

What a cool guy and a cool shop

[@V1_JFN]

Oak is such a cool guy, his shop and collection is incredible.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

You kinda inadvertently dismiss this guy as he talks, because he's so chill and nonchalant about everything, then Larry sees his 2000, and he again, just nonchalantly tells him "yeah Spoon came here and built it for me, not a big deal"....then Larry wants to see under the hood, and we're all just again, inadvertently thinking it'll just be an intake or something, and then boom....00001 production 😅 This guy is just chilling, it's actually hilarious.

[@onalonan]

What a legend. Lol😂😂😂

[@avmelidor]

Enjoyed this

[@xniel952]

Been waiting for the Thailand episodes finally

[@fujiwaratofucafe]

What a cool place , Oak is such a down to earth guy👍🏻

[@boytoycliqueinc]

That’s nsx is wild

[@yipyeets]

Aw man I miss Bangkok!!

[@808vws8]

Was that a Sparco NS2’s on (top left) of the wall of rims?? I’m surprised that not many ppl talk/collect those wheels? My first set of JDM wheels was black faced red anodized lip Sparco NS2’s in 15-6 1/2...dam I wish I still had those wheels☹️

[@kellanduffy5177]

My favorite garage I’ve seen so far. I hope I can have a garage someday 😅 Great vid Larry!

[@jhoer]

truly a legend!

[@RastaBIasta]

It must be amazing to have a successful business, and wanted by so many different countries.

[@JesusIsGod222]

this guy is cool af . i enjoy this video .

[@OnlyEricNg]

I like this guy, very frank and honest sharing.

[@rudolphcordon3017]

I LOVE THIS !

[@garlenseong38]

Incredible collection...

[@Winddeezstun]

We need an ep2

[@garlenseong38]

He seem like a really cool gear head and down to earth!!

[@BCJDM]

Wow, hes living the dream! I wish i got in the parts and import business in the early 2000s

[@BryceWomeldurf]

I didn't now there was an NA2 offered with pop-ups. That thing is insanely clean.

[@kacity2003]

0:26 nissan s cargo ❤❤

[@hamster4655]

Larry thank you for this great vidoe😊

[@jhoer]

@larry chen you need to visit philippines too and check the car culture there

[@IlhamNurhandika]

damn he so polite and down to earth 👏 great guy

[@enriquealvarez4702]

Truly amazing

[@Yan1nc]

That's insane as I'm importing one they show a Colt Ralliart Version R, in the special edition Blue, sick

[@B33ond]

I wanna go see Oak, seems like an awesome guy

[@garlenseong38]

He is so right about owning or buying any jdm cars. You start at negative smart guy

[@mvarez]

wheel collection is top tier, gadaaang

[@MindQuest-Hub]

😍Fantabulous 👍 Collection 💫

[@trewebster5884]

That fd2 tho😮‍💨🔥

[@JoseLara-gg1qt]

Larry can you please review a sti s208 in sunflower yellow please!!!!!!

[@edj9961]

Sounds like john leguizamo lowkey

[@S14NORIMAKI]

Wow Oak is super chill. Great video Larry! Does anyone know Oak’s IG?

[@JustinChen-y3f]

wanted to know more about that e36 @ 33:04 :(

[@GARAGESZERO]

dude name dropped matt at ICB so he knows.

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Tom F would be sad you didn't know about C's shifting stuff

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

God this guy would make an absolute fortune just selling all that NOS performance and customization parts in the States now that all these JDM cars are finally showing up here after 25yrs 😵‍💫

[@marvinvisser5039]

What a funny dude 😂

[@RalphiNYCb3]

Why do I feel like I could talk to this guy for hours?

[@masmo333]

90s kid!

[@avilesjuan180]

Damn, those termites! 😂🤣😂

[@aday_day]

😂 35:01 35:01 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AkinaSpeedStarsAE86]

I left thailand in 2005 and every dude at the mall looked just like this

[@Cavscout101]

Nostalgia is a MFer

[@AliasHSW]

What’s the silver wheel on right side of the black on at @13:30? I know it’s for BMW but can’t remember the name. 😢

[@BieDeadman]

kelleners double k wheels

[@AliasHSW]

@@BieDeadman - exactly! Thanks I knew it started with a K. I was cycling all these names in my head… the best I came up with was “Keller”

[@Hords]

are people in Thailand not allowed to import cars anymore? or what's the deal with that? Was never really explained?

[@kev8943]

A lot of Asian countries have similar laws, in thailand you can't import cars after a certain age. and imported brand new cars get like a 200-300% tax (the bigger the engine is the higher the tax rate). which is why a lot of cars are conversions. regular ol lancers, civics and impreza's converted to EVO's, type R's and WRX's, Nissan A31 cefiro's converted to skylines, regular 3/5 series bmw's, E/C class mercs converted to M3's/M5's and AMG's, eco boost mustangs converted to Shelby GT500's and GT's etc. all using imported genuine parts and running gear. in the case of skylines it's pretty much a chopped up car re assembled on top of a modified A31 cefiro chassis.

[@AuldeyST]

in early 2010's (don't remember the exact year), Thai government pass a law that they cannot import second hand cars anymore, no matter the circumstance, that includes student grants for those that studied abroad aswell, you can only import new cars or second hand cars that does not exceed certain milieage (can't remember the number but it's very low), so old cars are pretty much out of the question. combined with the fact that Thailand requires any importer to pay ~300% tax for new cars (except China's ev), All cars pretty much become ridiculously expensive. Whatever 90's car we have are ALL we got!

[@onalonan]

It's because now there are a lot of car brands factorys that made here from Thailand and Exporting to more than 100+ countries all over the world such as Ford, Honda, Toyata, Mazda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Holden Colorado, Holden Trailblazer, Etc. and the country that imported the car from Thailand the most is Australia. And now Thailand has overly cars populations problem, just only in Bangkok alone there are already more than 10+ millions registered car plate and how Bangkok roads or whatever roads in this world could hold those 10+ millions cars, and that's why we have a lot of traffic jam problems even there are MRT underground trains, BTS skytrains, Monorail sky trains and various kinds of transportation but the population of the cars here never going down. And probably thats why my friend. And I heard that a lot of EV car brands already moved their factory base to Thailand too.

[@itsnotagsr]

Wish you’d have spent more than 5 seconds on the Evo!

[@Reignin1]

😮 Holy shit 🤤👍

[@hectorsuarez853HOLLYWOODHECK]

Could you do a segment on shops that tune and customize Nissan Cifero/Maxima.

[@jakskelington666]

Aka… Southern California

[@JohnC90210]

632ci and race Finnigan

[@IdobDaPogi]

Ns2

[@TornadoOfSouls777]

On the next episode of Hoarders...

[@fantasiafox22]

What’s he smokin on?🧐🧐😏

[@fookie02]

Iqos

[@fookie02]

พี่โอ๊ค speak fluently in english

[@coadydonahue7024]

1st in ;p

[@turbod15]

Icb of bkk

[@TheJMedia]

Is his shop open to get public to check out? Visiting Bangkok in a few weeks! Any one able to link his Instagram account?

[@madedesires7323]

Very very sick collection actually gave me wood 🪵