The Story of Illiminate

[@illiminate]

You guys are making me tear up with all these comments 🥹♥️ Thank you for all for being a part of the journey!

[@KronicNitron]

❤️

[@JoshuaLBatterson]

We all here for you homie ❤️

[@stlgoon314]

We here for the long run bro!

[@90sanime52]

Hell yeah man! ❤️❤️

[@ameermanohar6628]

It's been a blast bro I'm here to stay

[@AvalancheCarCare]

Illiminate really went from a group of friends posting KZbin videos for fun to an empire and a respectable group of car enthusiasts

[@korbindallas8224]

An empire? Lol

[@jaxcooper999]

@@korbindallas8224 after looking at your comments you are a hater😂honestly sad is it so hard to say one nice thing?

[@Shadow-rw3bj]

​@@korbindallas8224 stop glazing bro

[@K_oa]

Wheres the friends now?

[@Kouangs_Productions]

They are really cool people too and that went the distance

[@saullazaro8896]

These guys are inspirational I remember when they had their apartment !

[@henlolneh]

naw ur Inspirational Saul Lazaro

[@Junior-qk4iw]

With the s2k slamming it under the shed 😂😂😂

[@yle1291]

Remember when that tree fell? 😂😂

[@allenmoore7553]

@@yle1291 first video i ever watched haha

[@warnin6925]

Only ogs know this😂

[@carlreyes1384]

A reunion of all OG illiminate members would bring back so many memories not for the content but for the appreciation of each member who made the channel what it is today

[@zackstaywoke6250]

Yes this is facts I miss the OG illiminate crew

[@Viquor]

That’s what I was gonna say if OG members were in the intro it would’ve hit so different.

[@renzguiquing7007]

Christian should be there too

[@Qill_Rider]

@@renzguiquing7007 I still don't know what happen between them. I just thought Christian move away or something. I don't want to think the negative side.

[@jericfiesta3250]

@@Qill_Rider what abt kaz?

[@ameermanohar6628]

I started watching illiminate when I was 9 this year I'll be 17 and to see how far the boys have come and growing up with waiting to see another video or laughing at older ones and seeing them progress from the apartment to the different houses from 2 s2ks and skateboarding to now a ferrari and multiple tuner cars and all the people they've met along the way its been an amazing journey and it's still going on and I can't wait to see the rest

[@xaixiong8425]

Quit the cap

[@ameermanohar6628]

@@xaixiong8425 no cap bro I'm being real and if your a hater then you just hate

[@lupemartha6310]

Cap

[@KronicNitron]

Been here for 6+ years. Crazy how far y’all have become and being here across the journey. I didn’t even realize the warehouse was 3+ years ago. Time sure does fly. Man wish I could get the first feeling of discovering you guys at 3am. Now I’m just used to y’all’s energy. Keep on working.

[@KronicNitron]

Man I still remember the old apartment videos. You talking about working late nights, taking care of your brother. Dropping him off at school, I feel old now. But great to see y’all successful in your ambitions. From 100k to 1mil. Time sure does fly. Thanks for the content Randy❤️

[@chrisginoc]

Just discovered your channel. This video is absolute fire. Not only as a 38 year old lifelong JDM fan who's worked on B16s, H22s, etc in his garage in high school, but as an entrepreneur as well. This is a lesson to all the people comfortable is their 9-5 jobs and affraid of pursuing their dreams. Life is too short to not be pushing to the limit. Happy for your success. Keep pushing

[@seelracing]

This is awesome! Been watching for 3+ years and never disappoint. Love this

[@Slug_Plug]

The first video I ever watched was "how many stickers does it take to cover an S2000". It's really crazy to see how far you all have come and how much you each have individually grown. The success is well deserved and it's inspirational to see. Love from another car lover

[@_stzwrkz4623]

Omg same here!!

[@fabiolevyteixeira430]

I Just Love the vibe that KJ brings with him! Happy 10 years anniversary Illiminate!

[@Js_Vlogs479]

Illuminate really changed my life for the better and I thank you for that.

[@WUBBBBB]

insane how quickly time moves, its so scary. I remember when I first started watching your guys videos I was looking for 240sx videos because I was so obsessed with them and I found the S14 Kouki conversion video and fast forward to now, the group has come so far that it makes me think life is not real. Thank you guys for everything. Kudos to your success.

[@fujiwaratofucafe]

You guys are one of the people that inspired us to do something different, good job guys !

[@BmwAlex0621]

Been watching for 7 years now im now 20 and ive met you guys at a meet and greet. And when I say the comment when you said "when you make your side hustle your job is the day youll make it" dug deep. I took my passion for cars and started helping people out working on cars for cheap last year and decided to do it more and more enjoying it and seeing how much it helped people and now I just got my first big big job where i made more than i did working my part time job and its going better and better everyday this year with at least 1,2,3 or 4 people coming to me for work a week when it used to be maybe once a month. Love the channel like crazy

[@DaB1ue]

The good old apartment days! I've been following for many years, but rarely comment. So much growth throughout this time and it's crazy how time goes by so quick.

[@jasonlawl6400]

Getting chills before watching this video. Can’t believe I’ve been watching so long. I remember the early mods you guys made and it always reminded me of my old crew. Much love and happiness for you all

[@doghart2171]

Been watching for a couple months now, everything you and your friends have done have changed my view on what is reachable and that dreams can come true. You are an inspiration.

[@fairulhamidon6151]

Been following these guys from the apartment era. The pranks,the jokes,the passions & the brotherhood amongst them friends are crazy. From zero to empires. Keep up guys.

[@jomarloflores14]

been watchin since middle school, crazy how y’all have came!

[@Izywithdagrinch]

Could honestly sit and rewatch this a million times

[@707ridah]

We're all very proud of every single one of you, your story should be a inspiration to many folks who need it. Thank you for sharing your story and everything else Fam. Y'all stay blessed

[@webstercheong]

i rmb the day they doing install in stalls at the apartment with the s14, budget builds and chilling with the squad doing hotel jobs. but now banging out content with quality builds. been an honor to see every1 grow and more to come!! hope to see u either in Vancouver or in san jose!

[@AirsoftAstro]

Freaking illiminate man. You guys really proved that no matter where you came from or how you started from the bottom, that with great passion and dedication, you’ll be able to reach what you’ve always been dreaming of. You guys are the goofiest and funniest guys out there literally. I hope the journey continues on forever, and this may only just get better. Huge congratulations to you guys once again!🎉

[@juliancortez9242]

Thank you for being a father figure fr I have learned more about cars because of you guys . I have also learned the abundance of friends and why it’s a key fact to keeping a smile from the videos thank you randy can’t wait to see you in the me in sj! Thanks you again!

[@simplym4gic]

In full honesty, the group illiminate are some of the most generous people I have been able to look up to on any social media platform. Nobody ever stopped chasing their dreams and this is now being paid out.

[@Splergio]

Emotional video man, so happy for how far y’all have all come :) been here since roller paint days!

[@kogunae]

ive only been watching for about a year probably but every vid is always funny and amazing to watch, seeing the progress from small to something everyone talks about is a dream

[@TGLOK_official]

iv been with you guys on the other side man threw the internet! you guys made a movement an a difference in my life, how i express the love in the culture of cars !! Much love to the illiminate TEAm!!

[@arrilaurie9088]

Been here damn near the whole time Randy, you’ve literally inspired so much of my life and I want to say thank you for that. Keep doing what your doing one day I’ll pull up in my chaser 😉

[@anthonyjapp]

been watching the boys for 5 years now, I have watched them grow way before the warehouse which is crazy on how it has been 3 years since you guys moved in. keep what u doin randy and long live illiminate! love you guys.

[@6GenJuan]

Been watching since 7th grade now I’m in 11th grade still enjoying your videos

[@MakStizz]

From day one Hussle and Motivation. Every time I watch y'all videos always made my day. Love y'all keep it up.

[@AyvionPrak]

Without finding this channel I don’t think I would ever be a car enthusiast!

[@aurelianomonteiro3716]

If you don’t mention on the video that illiminate is going to be 10 years, I didn’t know that I have been kicking with you guys for that long. 10 years where does the time goes? From low costs mods on your S2K now getting sponsored on wheels and parts, you have came along way. I always wanted to do what you do but I don’t have the balls to do that. You prove me wrong. Do what you love and the rest will comes along. Congratulations and I can’t wait to see more success from the team!

[@xxonikillerxx6164]

It’s crazy how big you guys become!!! Love you guys!!

[@ikigaicomputer1630]

When I started to become a fan of stance cars, I randomly watched illiminate's vlog wherein randy was showing the retractable license plate of his S2k. Then from that time I where become addicted of the crew. I kinda missed the time where they just randomly go to the EZ Wash to wash their cars and hang out. Those days are really amazing. Randy came a long way and I still loved watching him. Crew from lowering cars to getting their dream cars is extremely SAVAGE!. I hope you visit PHILIPPINES guys. We got amazing car community right here!

[@exodus9832]

I have watch you guys for about a month and you have inspired me a lot love you guys keep doing what your doing

[@Brollashoots]

From teaching your brother to drive stick to this is immaculate im proud of you guys

[@JoshuaLBatterson]

You guys should be very proud of what you accomplished it takes time, effort & a lot of motivation to be able too be where you are at the moment. especially getting through times that are rough & can bring you down, you always have friends & family that can help you through those times. Big congrats on your anniversery & I hope you keep being yourself and proving more people that it can be done. Well done Randy

[@Christian58367]

Will always be here, keep up the great work!

[@YMarti1106]

The R34 and NSX clips were so fucking dope!! You guys are truly inspirations!!! I have been watching you guys from the start and I aspire to become like you guys one day! I have such a huge appreciation for cars and to help/inspire others. illiminate empire!!!

[@justinturner4850]

Been watching for at least 6 years. And I can say, You deserve your success. Great attitude and steady grind. Hats off to you. Aloha from Maui🤙

[@EmCeeVIET]

you both are legends in the making, you being the on scene man, and KJ being behind the scenes, you two are the best duo!

[@Jmalicdin]

Love to see y’all grow and never been so much closer.

[@aizzadhaner3760]

yall are my main source of motivation every single day istg

[@FatPockets89]

Its crazy to me, to have watched the progress of the brand and channel after stumbling on the channel during the apartment days. to say your had a part in my life in pursuing my dreams for dj-ing and always bettering myself and car would be an understatement. from old friends long gone, to new crew. Thank you Randy and KJ and Illiminate, from the bottom of my heart my.

[@samanthagarza2708]

Randy you bring my family so much joy❤ my autistic son says you’re his fav car guy everrr

[@jaxxw3940]

Even i'm from Germany you Guys impressed me since years ! Great Job and thanks for sharing all your moments 🙏

[@grimpur]

It's been so long I can't believe it, really feels like yesterday when you tried to fit 10 people in the s2000

[@g-an3190]

I remember watching you guys when i was a freshman in highschool, now im a junior in college building a WRX, its crazy how you guys came so far and I definitely owe it to you guys

[@michaelangeloamanderomano9593]

You guys are my biggest inspiration why i want to finish college and at the same time run my own business. Now i'm starting it at the same time i'm now graduating in college. I first saw you guys way back when i was in first year college and now i'm still here. From 4k subs upto 1m subs i still watch you guys and so happy with you guys right now. More blessing for you guys i hope you grow more guys. ❤️

[@obeyfrenck7558]

I got my first car because of you randy a 240sx at age 17 I was always watching you videos since the apartments days, it’s nice seeing you do big moves.

[@deivisonramos2317]

So glad for you guys, I'm just a simple fan from Brazil, who watches and follow you a years, even don't understanding 100%, I'm always here. And it happens because of you, that vibe, always positive, always going forward and never given up, this helps me a lot, you help me a lot. Thank you so much for everything ❤️ Keep living the dream! 👊🏻🇧🇷

[@Cyleax]

man randy its been an honor watching yall grow as i grow besides all, been watching since the apartment darys with the red zenki (before you got the kouki front and did the paint roller job) and yall have helped my love for cars especially jdm ones to stay alive, and im getting more and more excited as im finally working and getting my license soon so one day i hope to have as cool of cars as yall. thank you for the amazing content over the years

[@jayc44th]

The apartment videos definitely were the best throwbacks, crazy how we all watched Randy and illiminate grow... Been watching since the good ol' Randy s2000 days.. Where tf has Thomas, Kevin, and Christian been at? Need them back on the channel miss them lol

[@silvera9300]

beef

[@tonka555]

Everytime i watch one of your vids i feel motivated to pursue my dream of owning an autoshop with my friends, and I want to thank you, the illiminate team for that.

[@Fifagoat914]

These kids are literally living my dream life!!! So cool brothers 🤙🤙 thank you for sharing this with the people that are here for the cool cars and good laughs! Keep it up 👍

[@VinnTheStunna]

I’ve been watching since before 100k and seeing their journey to become bigger brings me joy keep up the amazing work and we some SAVAGES

[@GarrettBoyd1030]

I love the Illiminate team so damn much, definitely made me fall in love with cars more and more every video. Been watching for about 3 years now. Currently in the process of working my ass off to afford my dream car. I appreciate you guys for giving me the inspiration to chase my dreams and never give up 🤝❤️

[@poeticjoshstice]

I remember hearing about you guys in high school through a few friends repping illiminate. 2 years later i saw youtube videos from you guys and ever since then been following. Always happy to support you guys getting the bay area together and locking it down in san jose.

[@siittavaa]

I’m so proud to be a part of this journey. Not trying to make it sound like I did something but I’m just so unspeakably proud how far these young men have become. Love to all of you at illiminate. Never stop.

[@Chaser_Chung]

I started watching you guys around the time you got the R32 Randy! I’ve been here ever since. You guys just have such a good vibe in your videos and it’s the reason why I always came back. Y’all make videos enjoyable by just being funny and making things different not just focusing on one thing. You’re such an inspiration for us all man! Keep up the good work and content. You guys are amazing and I appreciate every minute I get to watch you guys grow! We will all be in the position we dream of one day🙏🏻

[@eliasguajardo6495]

randy you inspire me to pursue what i think will be best for me, congrats on 10years 🎉🙌🏽

[@chriscuevo]

To be honest, I'm not too into cars but I love y'alls videos since I started watching in 2020. Randy, Kevin, and the rest of the group have great friendship vibes and love to see that you guys stuck through it all. I'll continue to support by watching your videos and buying merch from time to time.

[@kamivx4437]

You guys are my inspiration, doing things you love with your friends and driving your dream cars. ❤

[@PantIessKnight]

So proud of you guys! Love and respect!

[@sl0w.st1]

I love everything you guys have done for the past years and I’ll always watching your videos❤️

[@feijaimedia5191]

Mad respect! You guys have definitely came a long way! Watched you guys since day one! Proud of you guys!

[@dylannguyen1317]

The greatest Vietnamese influencer I could ask for ❤

[@trashboatnathan5976]

Love seeing how much you’ve all grown as people and as a business. Can’t wait to see what’s next for you all

[@joshuajacobo2856]

Thank u for everything bro I remember I lost everything and I was done with life then I DM knowing u might not see it but u replayed and ever since then I’ve been on grind mode I hope to meet u one day bro

[@lvnce.p808]

Damn Randy y’all came a very very long way. Been there since the apparent days & man this video gave me crazy goosebumps. Thank you for bringing it back to where it all started. Much love to you & the fam 🙏🏼💯 I may not be into cars a much ever since I got my daughter, but one day I’ll eventually get another project car and it’ll be for my daughter. You guys motivate me to build another project car but as of now I’ll just enjoy y’all content & great videos keep it up cause sky’s the limit to the ILLIMINATE fam ☝🏼💯

[@kccarzofficial]

I have been watching Illiminate for only 1 year now, I can’t describe how much joy you have brang to me. Your videos Have lighted up my day, I’m a very big fan of Jdm so your channel has lightened up every day since I started watching you! ❤️ have a great day/night! ❤️

[@whoslancer]

Randy i just have to say in proud of you guys 😭❤️

[@yankynta]

Illiminate I just wanna let you know bro, I found your YT channel during lockdown and it have help me alot and after watching you for so long and never miss an upload since , you've change my mindset, you showed me anything is possible if you put in the work.

[@zefsam]

I really appreciate how you keep representing San Jose even with all your success. Currently living in sf like u used to and this video made me miss San Jo heavy.

[@elds1015]

Thanks for the inspiration all these years much love

[@aham3476]

Was watching Tundra videos, and saw yours where you bought your Tundra. Decided to check out your other videos and discovered all your dope ass cars! Mainly love you guys for your positive attitudes, and having fun. Ordered 2 sweatshirts for my boys birthdays already! Keep it up Randy! Glad I found your channel and brand

[@Davxvxid]

been here since the apartment days when the tree fell on i think your guy’s roof. when you pranked christian with the subi that it got towed since sticker bombing the s2k with the illiminate stickers! made it a long way congrats!

[@beansprout2579]

congrats boys proud of yall you guys went from building cars in a 1 car garage to building monsters in a warehouse keep up the good work you're all an inspiration

[@trillzwave7069]

You're an inspiration to all of us. Thank-you and the whole illiminate crew for all the content bangers yall put out! 💯

[@noto3402]

Been here since KJ was missing his s2k 💯 Randy and kj are the reasons why the s2k is my dream car and now I own one. A dream that I thought it wasn’t possible

[@213SAPPER]

Great group of friends and individuals....And Skaters also...gr8 vlog...

[@alezisaa]

Yoooooooooooo!!!!! This vid is DOPE A$F! As soon as I heard that bass in the beginning 👌 whoever edited this video needs a raise✌️. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tristanposeley5381]

years and 4 cars later I'm still rocking the same set of OG illiminate license plate frames on my car, love you guys.

[@jaedynforonda2357]

illiminate has always been an inspiration to everyone here been such an humble experience watching these group of people just having fun with what they do! much respect to them

[@JDMFLiPBOi]

Thanks Randy and KJ for representing the bay! You guys are the 🐐🐐

[@blakeibibler]

Can’t believe how far you have come! So proud of you man, been watching since you had the S2k.. hoping to live the dream like you one day 💪🏽

[@enriqueramirez7507]

This the true meaning of always work hard and never give up on whatever you got going on been here since 2016 and the glow up was crazy

[@INTEGRA_TKL]

Came so far started watching y’all 6 years ago fixing the s14 headliner

[@briaan1k]

Best youtubers out here no cap. Love the grind randy 🖤💯

[@ZACHCUSICK]

Crazy to think I’ve been along this journey for 6 years plus. Proud of how far you guys have come. ❤️

[@Aintnos]

Thank god, your video popped up on my recommendations a few months ago and I became fam immediately.

[@InaudibleTwinky]

I honestly look up to you guys so much, for myself coming up as a San Jose boy and just learning about cars and then your guys channel I couldn't stop watching and Hope one day will be able to meet you guys, def look up to you guys and everything you do, keep up the good work and keep representing San jo

[@RAREB18]

literally all the OG spots in one video.. the skies the limit, keep going yall

[@The_Fcommunity]

Congratulations 🎊🍾 10th years bro Illiminate

[@DS_HitEmUp]

Started watching in 2017. Legendary

[@NourYasser-ub1xv]

Go on endlessly BRO, I'm addicted to you just a few days ago/And we hope you don't get discouraged at any time DUDE

[@NelsYouTube]

this video is 🔥 wow 10 years congratulations 🍾🎉