The Future of Fitment Industries.

[@bk8230]

Top gear wasn't the same without the three main guys...

[@supercooldude824]

They lost so much subs dam

[@patrickhamilton3716]

And The Grand Tour with them isn’t as good as TG was but Chris Harris, Paddy McGuinnes and Freddy Flintoff are a solid lineup for the current TG. Shit happens and things change then we all get over it.

[@jakestrahan4578]

They were never THAT good in the first place though. Fitment has the right people in charge and I think they will get better in the future tbh

[@supercooldude824]

@@jakestrahan4578 exactly I think it’s uphill from here but for example just search fitment industries on KZbin it’s just go to donut I never watched fitment cuz donut was just better but they did have some good vids I think they’ll really step it up

[@johnnymomo370Z]

Looks like you’ve lost your business direction there are lots of build sites what about selling wheels,wheels or maybe I should go some where else to buy my wheels

[@CamaroThings]

Anna's 240 made it from Texas to Wisconsin... 100% the most reliable 240 in America 🇺🇸

[@FitmentIndustries]

BIG FACTS 💯📠

[@_NoFENDI]

Bro idk how my buddies didn’t make it 15 miles before it broke again

[@Hotdrboy88]

That's true bro

[@ByCrail]

Try from texas to California on a ka24e … been there done that

[@stungbystinger209]

Alex was the glue that kept everything together. A true leader. I'm sure FI will survive but def not the same without these 3 amazing content creators.

[@FitmentIndustries]

We will definitely miss them! We wish them nothing but the best!

[@Redjetttthemagnificent]

Collab more often we want to see it

[@Will_Lenz]

Love the transparency!!

[@FitmentIndustries]

🫶🏻💙

[@Dabbc626]

Glad to hear that everyone’s still talking and hanging out. Hopefully one day I’ll be the new personality on the channel. I’m starting my journey on the 12th and should be out of school soon

[@Kraedt]

I hate to speculate, but Alex, Gels, and Dakota all leaving at the same time is kind of a weird coincidence. I doubt there's any bad blood between them and the company, but I suspect there is SOMETHING on the business side of things that drove them away. Those three did HUGE things for Fitment in the form of being social media personalities. I know they had other roles too, but they are really what made Fitment on the social media side of things. These new guys (all three of them) will probably get better over time, but they are missing the charisma and experience in talking to the camera that Alex, Gels, and Dakota all had. I feel like that's going to hurt the channel in the long run, since there will be a gap in the time where any real charismatic and entertaining frontward facing people are giving the content. I am looking forward to the changes moving forward, but I really don't think things will ever be the same with the previous three on the channel. Plus I'm sad that the Fitment location in Appleton is likely going away, it was a really nice location for the car shows and meetups!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Alex left to chase his dreams over 6 months ago. Gels and Dakota just left us a couple weeks ago. We can't thank Alex, Gels, and Dakota enough for everything that they have done to make Fitment Industries what it is today. Our new personalities will come in with their own unique styles and will definitely warm up to the camera with time! As far as moving locations, we're only going to Wrightstown 🤷‍♂️ It's only an extra 15 minute drive. No one said we'd stop having shows and car meets!

[@hughneutron5303]

they left because fitment sucks. i ordered wheels from them, waited 6 months for them and had to call them myself to find out the wheels that were listed on their site as in stock aren't even being made anymore. you know... the ones i bought 6 months ago. so i changed the wheel i wanted and had to wait another 3 months for them to ship my order. fuck fitment i will never EVER use them again. not to mention their customer support accused me of trying to get free stuff (even though not once did i ever ask to be compensated for ANYTHING. i just wanted my wheels i originally ordered)

[@icoz7]

I've seen (and been in) this before, where multiple crucial team members leave a very successful company during a period of massive popularity and rapid growth, with no or vague explanations. There's a term for this that rhymes with "possible reliability".

[@the_greatestever5483]

Dakota and Gels were forced to censor their actual opinions on wheels so Fitment could sell more of them. They felt that they had no more integrity in front of the camera and left. There's nothing wrong with buttering up "opinions" on wheels. This is a business. There's also nothing wrong with wanting to be more honest. The two just couldn't justify putting money before honesty.

[@Kraedt]

@@FitmentIndustries Wrightstown isn't bad I guess, but the Appleton location was right down the street from me haha. I'll probably be at the shows and meets anyways!

[@JSteezy3]

Despite Gels, Alex, and Dakota Gone. I’m glad to see that you guys are taking a right step In the direction for a good future and not letting this (at least to me) legendary brand die off. I’ve always loved the content ever since I stumbled upon this channel over 4 years ago and the growth is really something spectacular. But I will always support the decisions you guys make over there and I’m looking forward to more content as well as many others 🙏

[@dontescarlette1915]

"What the fuck is going on with Fitment Industries." Me: Finally!!

[@RustedCrown11]

while im a little sad to see the old team go, i wish them the best in what they are doing, but the future is looking bright for the new FI team, getting a 22 wrx myself next week so cant wait to see some builds!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Stay tuned for content on Wilson’s build journey! 🙏

[@RoverRacer913]

Been waiting or this. I’m sure we all have.. our boys left and it sucks

[@FitmentIndustries]

We miss them as well. They are killing it pursuing their dreams! Definitely go follow them! 🙏

[@LNRRidez]

If there's no bad blood between Gels, Dakota, and Alex do a New Years eve live stream with them. I am down to see what the young lady does with that 240sx. Also you need a classic Honda on the channel, either a 5th Gen Prelude or a Del Sol. Make it happen

[@yxnglamppost3538]

Demanding ASL 💀

[@anthonymacias6004]

They could be busy on new years eve

[@FitmentIndustries]

👀👀👀 we did an S2K and then did a giveaway for it! 🤘

[@FitmentIndustries]

I’ll be in Texas at a drift event for New Years but I’m always down for something! Also…for a classic Honda I’m voting an Integra. - Sam

[@ChariotFighter]

One of my biggest regrets in recent memory is misplacing my Fitment Industries shirt that I purchased for one of the wheel giveaways. Glad to see you guys are still ripping and will be tuning in to the channel into the new year.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Shoot me an email, we'll get that shirt replaced 🤘 [e-mail]

[@jacobasuncion3132]

I hope u guys do more the bad, good, and ugly series i really enjoyed watching it

[@FitmentIndustries]

I’m glad you liked those! They were fun to do…might have to look at bringing something like that back to the channel. - Sam

[@brentrothery2419]

Alright well let’s see it! I will miss the old crew but this new crew has a unique opportunity, look forward to getting to know them more.

[@avrok]

While it sucks to lose the boys they were who I tuned into when I got into the car scene in 2019, It's an awesome opportunity for new talent. Keen to see you guys more! 🤟

[@IronWolf277]

It’s gonna be really hard to replace the personalities of Dakota and Gels!

[@rebelliousgoat1557]

Easy to replace Gels, but not Alex and Dakota.

[@IronWolf277]

@@rebelliousgoat1557 Gels played good with Dakota, they were a funny dou

[@unrealhit88]

Master of none but better than a master of one

[@randiwilson14]

Yay for WIIIIIIIIIIIIILSON!! Super excited to see what fitment does with the new crew!

[@spellz6616]

Im actually really excited to see what the new members bring to FI!! Welcome to the Fitment Fam.

[@brandonlueth3400]

I’m definitely sticking around for the new era, excited to see where it goes

[@FitmentIndustries]

🙏🙏🙏

[@SmplBuilds]

Only thing we can depend on is change. That's life! Love seeing how you guys adapt and push through. Excited to see your progress in 2023!

[@GeekinItWithCody]

Hate that the others left but sound like they have new goals to strive for I hope for the best for the old crew and I hope for many good times/memories for the new guys!

[@victorpescador5109]

It’s obviously sad that the big 3 left, but am excited to see cars being built. Getting a new car this year, which means new wheels and tires from you guys!

[@FitmentIndustries]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jaydenray2803]

I'm actually glad to hear this.

[@andrewx2047]

Honestly the only reason why this channel exist, is because of them three. Honestly all three of them should be ambassadors

[@FitmentIndustries]

There is no doubt that they were key parts in building what this is today. We hope that they all crush it in pursuing their dreams! This is our next chapter, and we have big plans for 2023! 🤘

[@eaglefinmuffin2055]

Well done Anna! I knew one day you'll be the new face of FI! and you deserved it! Good Luck! Also, Congrats Wilson! I can't wait to see the beast you make out of the WRX!

[@foxxifi6521]

yes more project cars pls, i consume all the project car content all over youtube, i love watching build videos, glad to see some new faces and glad to know all the old hosts and fitment are still chill with no bad blood

[@keeganfaulkner1240]

Thanks for replying to everyone Sam, means a lot bro.

[@FitmentIndustries]

For sure man! I appreciate that! - Sam

[@mynameisrits]

Viewers need to realize just like any other job or business people come and go no matter what.

[@TheHamiltonCollection]

Great job, team! 🫶🏼

[@FitmentIndustries]

🫶🏻💙

[@taroaqw7170]

We need the "SO YOU WANT A ..." Series back

[@Jwalk2Life]

It's hard to watch this channel anymore :( I watched this channel for them. I wish the best for this channel.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Big things coming in 2023 fam!

[@cliftonsargent1572]

Wilson I’ll be keeping a close eye on you…..I hope you can make that WRX look good

[@FitmentIndustries]

It will be sick! 🤘

[@quantum1320]

had a feeling i’d see one of these with all the “why i left” vids

[@FitmentIndustries]

We wanted to be transparent with our audience. You guys deserve to know what’s going on! 🙏

[@initialgm]

Excited to see the 22 wrx build, just picked one up myself a few weeks ago and I love it

[@Panda-vy5nc]

Personally, u can never replace those guys. BUT, def looking forward to the future. . .

[@FitmentIndustries]

We would never look to replace as they help build this company to what it is today. This is a new chapter and our new personalities will definitely warm up to the camera!

[@FredLootLlama123]

Looks a good bit of Quality content coming

[@FitmentIndustries]

🙏💙

[@i-alec]

welp its been fun being subbed to yall but i was only here because of them 3 so theres no real reason for me to stay a sub anymore. Hope yall keep up the great work tho.

[@richardjackson7875]

Hope this works out for you guys and that Gels, Dakota, and Alex are at peace with what is going on

[@GhxstMode]

Who the hell are these people lmao

[@FitmentIndustries]

A couple new faces you'll be seeing on our channel!

[@coreymoto]

Yeah you don’t lose 3 of your top guys and all is good and well something happened I wish everyone the best but something happened for sure and it’s not what it’s painted out to be. That’s entirely too many people to leave within a months time…company’s start great then lose focus on what they were before and things get unraveled. Again I wish the best to all

[@hamzaahmed6011]

Exactly I am unsubscribing because those 3 made fitment industry

[@STRIKEFURY]

New start, new beginnings and I'm here for it

[@FitmentIndustries]

🙏🙏🙏

[@DarkSide-yn3sp]

anna, and wilson look like great content creators!! but id just like to weigh in, at least i, i don't know about the majority, but i love car channels because of the personality that they bring, i want to watch a video that shares the same interests as i do, alex was a GREAT person to to bring that personality to the channel. so not to say im not excited for the builds, im very excited to see your journeys, id just love to see some more personality out of the channel.

[@FitmentIndustries]

We have big plans coming for 2023! Stay tuned! 🤘

[@timw2083]

Cool 🎉... I got my IS300 Sportcross setup through you guys and plan to find a 2GS to build. I hope to do business again

[@fourlittlesnow]

Hell yeah, excited to see the presence at shows in 2023- when are we going to get the calendar?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Stay tuned! 🙏

[@FitmentIndustries]

We are working on it as we speak. Some events haven’t nailed down dates yet so we have to wait for some of those 👍🏼 - Sam

[@heyitsfranklynn168]

I love the more car shows and more behind the scenes stuff lots. I dont mind new people but i hope it doesnt start to come across like yall are trying to just copy the old hosts. I think authenticity goes a long way in the car community and going to shows, showing behind the scenes and you guys talking about your cars really shows you get that.

[@FitmentIndustries]

We could never replace and copy them. We wouldn't of grown to where we are without them. We're excited for this next chapter and the content we're going to put out for you guys!

[@tysenl7042]

I just recently bought air bags suspension and was wondering if you guys still do that free installation after like $100? Bc that is so clutch and i remember you guys did that like after however much you spend you guys did it for free idk if you still do tho :/

[@FitmentIndustries]

Unfortunately we don't have a shop open to the public anymore 🥺

[@michaelbusch5610]

please bring back the “so you want” series

[@IronWolf277]

That was a Alex series, and he been gone for awhile

[@lilblingking1491]

@@IronWolf277 wow, it’s been a while since I’ve watched an FI video and I open KZbin to see Gels left…came over to this video right away. How long ago did Alex leave?

[@reubenchavez8987]

thats fkn right mate! you guys better have good integrity. without that i wouldnt stick around. building trust is absolutely essential in the car industry. respect

[@markpierce-zellefrow3289]

Keep all the good work up man everything works out in its ways for reasons we never know but it’s all for a reason and for the better

[@FitmentIndustries]

🙏💙

[@theodensa2601]

As a member of WCEC from 2014 its hard to see the OGs leave

[@iworuuzz6721]

i was sad to find out that literally the channels 3 main content creators left, but the new people seem nice, ill give them a shot, especially the 240 owner, i wanna see that cars progression

[@rudysalas9138]

Just like Steve had mentioned, it’s a marketing issue where they promoted all these products which drew high demand but due to supply chain issues, it hurt the business especially after hiring more than they should.

[@theniceneighbor]

I just subbed because I liked videos I found with Alex and the heavy guy. Now I learn they've been gone. I'm late to literally everything.

[@DemBlox]

‘heavy guy’ is crazy work😭

[@amkob3343]

Wrx build series is a dub

[@AnthonyIs]

Love the transparence can’t wait to see the future ❤️👍🏽

[@LeviJules]

Beyond stoked to see what's ahead! Very exciting :D

[@matti551]

Please bring back "So You Want." Really miss those videos!

[@banymany7444]

Anna's and Wilson will do great 👍

[@tylerlang5220]

Might as well rename the whole brand, I would assume most of us had no idea who any of these people are except the first guy. Give Gels, Dakota and Alex the Fitment Industries name and start over from scratch…fitment is gone

[@bongboyz6468]

Wishing best of luck to Fitment. Can't wait to see the changes. New hosts seem cool, need to get used to being in front of the camera

[@FitmentIndustries]

They will warm up in no time! 🤘

[@oh-when6450]

well i hope everything pans out. definently wont be the same without them tho.

[@FitmentIndustries]

We will push through 💪🏼

[@campaignslayer]

Great video and I’m excited to see what’s next.

[@joshuagatzlaff5772]

The end of an era :(

[@gabrielpuebla5930]

Hey I'm super interested in doing business with Fitment Industries. Who should I contact about this?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Shoot us a DM on IG or Facebook! 🤘

[@gabrielpuebla5930]

@@FitmentIndustries will do, thank you!!

[@ghost_nap8631]

The wrx build can’t wait to see it and the 240👍

[@sneakwastaken]

Driver to Driver and the thing where Alex reviewed people's cars then walked off mumbling were the BEST parts.

[@robo1000]

I wanna see some installs and fitment issue fixes. Like I got some wheels from fitment industries but the center caps didn’t fit because the dust caps stuck out. So I had to get other other wheel caps and they don’t look as good😢

[@FitmentIndustries]

We can definitely look into that! 🙏

[@MEGABOBOBOXZGT]

I just hope the "what wheels fit" comes back. Looking to buy a supra and a one stop video for wheel sizes would be awesome vs forum scrolling.

[@genowindbird3721]

Ooooooo build series I like

[@artemisartemiou774]

To be honest I like that dude with the wrx!!

[@wickedgood1984]

So for all that we get a 240 yawn sx and a Subaru crosstrek Sedan. 😂 j/k j/k. Thanks for letting us know what’s going on

[@FitmentIndustries]

They will be dope fam. Trust the process 🙏

[@Hakiri27]

Alex is what got me watching fi Dakota was good entertainment for me personally

[@dames_st]

Gunna suck not having gels Dakota or Alex around but know you are going to keep making great content can’t wait and yes the coming from one himself the ambassadors would love to work more with you guys 👏🏽

[@yerpster]

MORE VW CONTENT. DUB NATIONNNNN 🖖

[@DonCudd3]

It would be cool if you guys did a video about how the pandemic impacted the supply chain for you guys. I heard that post pandemic there were some major changes to tire imports. I specifically heard about some lower cost tires not being exported to the us and I was wondering if this is still a current issue.

[@FitmentIndustries]

You can actually check out the video one of our owners posted explaining a lot of it! --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJWnpIiar9uZnMU

[@ShadeKracken]

I really hope they get more comfortable on camera 😂😂

[@FitmentIndustries]

They will 🤘

[@wm93605]

WILLLLLLLSOOOONNNNNNNNNNN!

[@JohnnyBlau]

Started watching this channel years ago. Sad to see the main three leave, but to be honest the content was getting a little tired IMO. Theres only so many times you can make a video about "coilovers vs air" or "top 5 mistakes" or "best wheels of 'blank'" (which always had a plug for anovia anyway) or anything about BC Coilovers. Moving forward I'd love to see more builds and more in depth information on DIY wrenching. Excited to see what direction Fitment is going towards, hope its good! Wish Alex Gels and Dak the best, I'll be following whatever it is they decide to start as well.

[@FitmentIndustries]

We have big plans for 2023! We're excited for the content we will be bringing you!

[@trewebster5884]

I’m ready for the content 😌

[@moisesvalencia5166]

The 240!!!! I wanna see JDM content

[@corykelley366]

Bring Jasper back!!

[@iansaunders8539]

That outro track is niiiiice

[@willygoat4113]

Does anyone know where to find Gels, Dakota, and Alex on social media?

[@chasejones3456]

240's and shorties.....if you know you know 👍👊

[@Rob-kl1uz]

I know it won’t be the same, but I’ll still give you guys a shot

[@FitmentIndustries]

🙏💙

[@nino_gambino]

I would like to ask about your e-shop.. The page throws a "message: Forbidden" when I try to access it. I saw a few guys from Europe having the same issue. Is your e-shop no longer available from EU?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Try using a VPN!

[@frams9662]

What’s happening with the fitment industries and anovia wheel’s website? Every time I try to go to them it shows {“message":"Forbidden"}

[@FitmentIndustries]

Try using a VPN! 🙏

[@rg_barrow]

Hear me out. You can’t just throw some random people into the mix. Your first mistake was allowing the main 3 to become the backbone of the channel. Without them, the channel loses all 3 personalities at once and is reeling to replace that huge gap! You just introduced 3 people that none of your subscribers know or have any connection with. And yes, I’m sure over time they will garner a nice fan base if the content is good. But I don’t think it will ever be to the level it was, and that is of course okay. I would have at the very least done a montage of the old crew doing dumb shit in slow motion as you still own all of the rights to existing videos that have been filmed, as closure for all the memories…like the fitment industries version of a SpongeBob special. That would have been a great way to close out this chapter and have your new people narrate it. We don’t want some random employees we’ve never met trying to fill the void they left, because they never will replace them. But that would have at least allowed us some time to get to know them and have them introduced in another way. So much opportunity wasted here and another lost sub.

[@FitmentIndustries]

We could never replace what Alex, Gels, and Dakota did for us to get us where we are today. Our new personalities will be helping us start a new chapter. We got big plans for 2023! 🙏

[@edmorse8654]

What is Alex’s new channel?

[@brandons9138]

www.youtube.com/@AlexMartini.

[@Smosis]

Well I see an schassis so I’ll like that content

[@iam_kaution]

I'm honestly curious let's hear it

[@iworuuzz6721]

is the site currently down? i tried to get in so i can look up some wheels in your car gallery, i denied me access and just had a this wrote down: {"message":"Forbidden"}

[@FitmentIndustries]

Try using a VPN!

[@accgamez]

Why not link Alex, Gels, and Dakotas channels in the description.

[@cocainecowboy1717]

for the same reason Gels and Dakota haven’t linked Fitment’s channel, and for the same reason Alex makes a point to not say their name in his videos.

[@accgamez]

@@cocainecowboy1717 if you make a point in your video to mention they all moved away to make their own content and that nothing weird happended between them. Doesn't it make sense to support previous employees you spoke so highly of? As for that trio, they don't need to link fitment or talk about fitment because of fitments massive reputation with everyone know them in the car scene and everyone who knows those three already knows what fitments KZbin channel is so why link it

[@SpotCheckNews]

Partner with Raail and open up a whole new avenue. Ijs.

[@bmwn54_cb67]

I used to love watching fitment industries with Alixe and all them other guys that leave no more interest in watching this channel no more these OG who made this what it is without them it will never be to same again

[@Takataz]

Is it just me or has the website not worked for months?

[@FitmentIndustries]

Try using a VPN

[@Frevralnr34]

Lol you guys hiring..?

[@JDMFresco]

Most Reliable 240??? I would like to challenge this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@k00lkidz4]

you guys should do something similar to autotopia la or thatdudeinblue where you review other peoples builds. I look forward for the new content 👍👍