Was it WORTH making a HONDA CIVIC into a DRIFT CAR?! (FIRST TIME AT THE TRACK)

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[@AdamLZ]

IT LOOKS SO FUN!!!!! I want to try :)

[@KiteAndKeyProductions]

That's what she said.

[@liamward2612]

Hi Adam

[@grosblyth]

Me too adam, me too..

[@bloodson1942]

Know u gotta build a rwd Honda to do tandems with jimmy😂😂😂

[@twotonetonybaloney9963]

Stop lieing to yourself

[@cory092000]

imagine the change in civic culture if these things came stock rwd

[@miguelbonilla8755]

Then that will ruin what a civic is u gotta love of for what they r

[@captainslapahoe9540]

@@miguelbonilla8755 Respect i was gonna flame about all the championships it would have never won but imma leave now.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Can't say it wouldn't have been exactly the same outcome.

[@szap1337]

imagine the change in prelude culture if these things came stock rwd

[@duckyouall2573]

If it did come in rwd as factory the honda civic wont be the laughing stock because of the dumb ricers

[@CrispThegamer]

Spectators like: "Why did that guy bring his civic to a drift eve-" **Fully sideways clutch kicking past them**

[@downsyndromedoggy7434]

I want to see there reaction to the engine if they ever see it

[@Sujiceel]

@@downsyndromedoggy7434 Probably they recognized the sound.

[@BayLuv87]

Lol hella dope

[@ansoni5004]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@unrulywilliams5536]

True 👉🏻kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4DNnH6vnNZ9odk

[@tomzydrifts8478]

I love how supportive his friends are. After every run he gets complimented on how smooth and good his drifting was. Now that's what I call good environment to be in.

[@night5738]

yo idk who was recording for the majority of the time at the track but shouts to you for the excellent camera work, felt like i was watching a forza replay or something of a run, shit was so clean and smooth

[@munozoscar05]

TheWarriorShow I was thinking the same thing!

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

I think it was B HALL AND RJ

[@Garrett_LCD]

RJ killed it on the Dad cam!

[@night5738]

Connoisseur Of Cars & Tig Ol Bitties b halo and RJ always kill it

[@night5738]

Garrett if it was him for majority then yessir he did

[@Darnocles]

So drifting my civic in underground games wasn't such a fantasy

[@CalculatorGuides]

But you need a silvia subframe

[@MissElena96]

@@CalculatorGuides you can do it without silvia subframe...my elder brother doing drift with ek4 jdm civic with some awd part from euro civic or another honda from euro i forget that car name...

[@evankemmerer4480]

I’d love to see people’s reactions when you hit public events.

[@scammer9348]

He has to take It to one

[@sdchowdhury4024]

Covid19 wishes good luck 😂

[@Shadowboost]

That is the most balanced RWD conversion Honda I've ever seen. Need to watch more videos to see what you did with suspension geometry

[@maxre9626]

it does look great, however the car I feel like suffers from the "hotboy fitment" syndrome, and would have performed better when raised an inch, running closer to Zero rear camber and some slightly narrower wheels. At a certain point the suspension geo just suffers and you get the vibe that the car is not as capable as it could be.

[@DavisBrendon29]

Max RE he said nothing was adjusted, no power was added, nothing, he just took it out on the track. Clearly he knows what he’s doing dude

[@ImportWorx]

This is so crazy, never in my life did i think i would see a CIVIC Swinging it lol. Jimmy you're insane, that's why we love this channel haha

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

I always said Honda’s should’ve been RWD from factory man Especially the Preludes

[@lawrenceyancy3364]

Connoisseur Of Cars & Tig Ol Bitties agreed 100 percent! They always looked so good sliding in Need for Speed Underground and NFSU2 growing up!

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Lawrence Yancy haha I concur GRAN TURISMO 2

[@lawrenceyancy3364]

Connoisseur Of Cars & Tig Ol Bitties oooohh! I didn’t even think Gran Turismo! But you are absolutely right haha

[@BrandMalone24]

*Trayslides* my friend

[@ryanseay2871]

I love how they say “goodnight” at the end of every video like we aren’t watching this as soon as it drops.

[@Koop2k]

It's 7pm here. Goodnight is perfect.

[@sander1999100]

For me it drops at evening so they are always right.

[@BagboysWP]

I only ever watch this in the evening, at around 7pm when it drops, he's 100% correct

[@efryan2194]

Lmaooo

[@micahwalker8668]

its night time over here in africa though 🤔

[@SpiralDrift]

We had a RWD converted Sentra at our local skid pad the past couple events. I'm tryna grab some footage of it, thing was cool as hell.

[@brianingle799]

Get it up there 👆

[@charliekaralys7008]

The red and black b15?

[@cardentyler]

The LS swapped red one ?

[@charliekaralys7008]

Yeah

[@SpiralDrift]

Charlie Karalys it’s red and black for sure but definitely still “stock”engine etc. Whole rear end is basically from an s13. Definitely still an I4, but an LS would terrifying (and tight as hell) with that wheel base

[@mochacoffee6049]

Everyone seeing a Honda in a speedway: 🤨 Everyone seeing it burning rubber:😱🤔😨🤔

[@allspooledup2584]

The car is so smooth on track that it doesn’t even look like you’re drifting most of the time lol

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

It needs more power to burn them tires up but just low boost settings it still looks like so much fun

[@Jcarney87]

That’s because he’s not. 10* angle lol

[@OrganicGreens]

@Moe Green I dont know those bodys surprisingly have a lot of flex. Some tack guys even prefer to not run strut bars because the front end flex can actually give more grip on some setups. Would probably be faster on track as a FWD car.

[@miroslavdockal9468]

Ek Ej chassis are smooth asf. Even on stock form from factory i feel like i drove a playstation. Power is problem, how about LS?

[@Flashbang_Photo]

@@Jcarney87 lol, are you watching the same video as us?

[@snoisulli]

Hey Jimmy, a nice alternative to a grill is using the 99-00 Civic sedan grill. They have 2 vents and the chrome trim is also pretty pimp.

[@argen809]

It would be cheaper and more effective to just buy an eBay mesh si grille

[@snoisulli]

@@argen809 They're average $5 at pick & pulls, also he needs a new bumper regardless so he could just pick up a sedan bumper

[@bri99912]

No

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Zack Bowers Facts 99-00 EK bumpers are every where

[@justbreakit9850]

the 99-00 would be the way to go idk who thinks differently

[@Taylordrifts]

God this thing is so cool! I would love to do an EG hatch with a K series like this.I do love that you did an EK coupe because it's so unassuming. lol

[@Taylordrifts]

Also get a sony action cam. They last so much longer battery wise. I had a hero 8 ad my old FDXR-3000 whatever it's called and when the gopro died the sony had 4 of 5 battery bars left.

[@DakaONER94]

@@Taylordrifts I think the hatch has too short of a wheel base to drift

[@NorthwayMotors]

I feel the EG is shorter than the Ek.. so the EK would probably be better.. :P

[@mac6417]

@@NorthwayMotors it’s not

[@NorthwayMotors]

@@mac6417 oh ok

[@kingsmustrise]

the hell, that thing rips dude

[@BrandMalone24]

I wish I lived in the alternate timeline where these came rwd from the factory and remained cheap on the used market, could you imagine??

[@Shadowboost]

Would have been the Hachiroku of the late 90s

[@scammer9348]

Civics would make up 95% of drift cars at the track if that was the case lmao

[@fransiscoh9450]

Civics would literally be everywhere for any type of build their number one problem in drag racing is grip so that would be interesting to see as well they would also be the Kings of roll racing putting down all that power smoothly instead of redlining your shit till it gets grip

[@SoulEraser000]

Honda gave the other manufacturers a chance. That's the way I see it. Look at the giant following civics have. So many die hard fans, including myself for a car considered wrong wheel drive. If it were RWD, it'd be over for other JDM cars. Some of the most efficient, high revving engines, strongest and most satisfying transmissions, along with rwd and that awesome handling of a little civic?

[@sadrian8411]

and in this alternative timeline bmw e36 is fwd

[@dumbsalesguy]

YOU ARE A LEGEND

[@greko4849]

I still can't imagine the reaction and the look in the face of anyone who was watching a civic drifting for the first time in their life great build ❤️

[@NatVirgo]

“Let’s see if any fluids went anywhere” cmon man just say you wanna flex the engine 😂

[@dan_2846]

Cant believe how smooth this thing looks around the track, literally looks like you are cruising down to the shops (sideways) lol

[@Brussington]

Man I've been a huge fan of this build from start to finish. Lord knows the level of engineering and ingenuity that went into this whole project. And then to see it gracefully sliding around the track was just the piece de resistance. This was such a dope journey and I already know the whole team leveled up just off the experience alone. Don't be surprised when people start hitting you up with 10-15k to do it to their original EM1s lol.

[@sayg1621]

It looks so good yet so weird with no Mc Donald trays in the back

[@hegeliandetective1034]

Feel like Honda should've given this option from factory

[@munozoscar05]

I’m here because jimmy tickled my pickle in Germany and hasn’t returned my calls 😢

[@huh2634]

Got jimmied by jimmy in Germany

[@berko_ztc]

WIE GEHTS DEUTSCHLAND

[@zerd776]

Joachim Oakes hat einen wirklich schönen civic gebaut, weiter so kollege

[@JohannesB5]

@@zerd776 sehe ich auch so Kamerad. Ich wünsche dir einen schönen Tag.

[@zerd776]

@@JohannesB5 Vielen dank, dir ebenfalls einen schönen Tag/Abend, schön zu sehen dass es noch andere Deutsche gibt die diesen Channel schauen :)

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Why isn’t this trending right now???? Someone @ the KZbin Staff this hard work and dedication should be trending #1

[@kevinjesua788]

Exatly

[@VictorSchofield]

Civic's should've been RWD from the start...

[@lukap1407]

Coupes and sedans maybe. Hatchbacks are made to be either fwd or awd. Depending on power. 300+ imo is for awd. Anything below is okay with fwd

[@thefuzzypickle8277]

Preludes should have 😂🤣

[@brianingle799]

The Fuzzy Pickle dude yes! Every time I see a prelude I just see a car that wants to be rwd

[@lirneim8013]

@@brianingle799 dude same, FWD doesn't really look right to me when it comes to preludes

[@brandonbee3486]

Also the del sols man, definitely should have been rwd 😢

[@426alan]

When you want to play NFS underground drift mode in real life

[@Johninatoooor]

Such amazing camera work on todays video. The car was always in frame, the pans were super smooth, the camera wasn't shaky and the zoom levels were always perfect

[@salaw]

When that built engine is in and it’s all dialed, watch out.

[@craigarcher7594]

So happy to see Jimmy and the squad having some wins!! Well deserved guys! Looks so cool seeing a civic sideways!! Nissonda! Jizzmo!!!

[@conorocallaghan1536]

Imagine jimmy had Lz’s money... he would definitely have the best auto KZbin channel around not saying he isn’t the best because he is but he would have a much bigger audience which he deserves. Keep it up man 👍

[@fiachragallagher]

I so great to see that you have R Jay employed. Seems like he's doing a great job with the merch stuff!!

[@brianj7787]

Watched this build from the beginning, awesome to see it out driving. One of my favorite builds I've ever followed!

[@fernandorodrigo5829]

This video was just one of those videos where I was just smiling the whole time. getting to see this beauty finally drifting and doing what it's meant for and seeing how smooth and effortless it looks feels so damn satisfying to watch knowing what jimmy and B put into this car!!

[@ChannelPineappleSon]

Never thought I’d see the day that a civic would drift without snow on the ground and lunch trays under the rears. Keep on killin it jimmy!

[@SpannMagoo]

That thing needs more power. Looks weird as it is being a civic(my favorite part), but the lack of tire clouds makes me sad.

[@garettjohnson2234]

i prefer watching videos of low powered cars, having one car with low power and one with a lot seems like they are the most entertaining channels. The low powered cars take a lot of skill to drive and whip around, that’s just my opinion

[@possibleproblem479]

Drifting with a ton of tire smoke is like witnessing a tornado with a well defined condensation funnel that isnt rain wrapped. You need the perfect conditions and a good driver for that to happen. Sure you could juice out out 700hp and break it every day you drive it. But thats just not as fun.

[@Starshipstoner]

Bro!!!!!!!! This is the video we have all been waiting for. This is what it's all about. So stoked for yall.

[@0378steve]

Proud to be a subscriber of your channel . I’ve been telling my friends to peep this build happy for you man.

[@Apparentmusic]

Been waiting for this for so long. Watched the whole build. So great to see you absolutely sending this thing. Great work

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

I can’t imagine the civic with a fully built KA OR SR THAT THING WILL BE RIPPING AT EVENTS AND DRAG STRIPS PROBABLY WEIGHS LESS THEN RUDNICKS SR ROADSTER

[@tandmbros5877]

Yo it needs a honda k series swap LOL

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

TandM bros Nah if he 1.5JZ swap it, 🤤 it’s a wrap

[@NonbinaryBrother]

Connoisseur Of Cars & Tig Ol Bitties 1.5jz would cost double and won’t be as easy

[@fucksusanwojcicki]

Bot quite, a miata is 2300lbs and this is probably 2650ish

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

AUSTIN Don’t forget about the weight reduction cutting up the chassis he can reduce a lot more weight using carbon fiber doors from seibon, fenders, hood, Trunk. What ever he wants trust it’ll weight less then a miata

[@ChepoWorks]

I love seeing jimmy so happy about the build

[@lupers311]

You killed it bro. Like always, you made an awesome car come together to look amazing, work like crazy and looks super exciting to drive. Hell looks exciting just to watch. Your driving looks smooth as well bro . Thanks for the videos man

[@WheelLoveTV]

So Stoked for this! Love to see hard work pay off 🤙🏽 more boost is gonna be buuttter 🥞

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Seeing this drift, and drift this good is absolutely amazing. Both Jimmy and Brian should be so proud.

[@aydinkaynak6046]

2:30am in Australia, damn jimmy keeping me awake 🥵

[@jasonpetrich4141]

9:30am Westcoast time

[@seanhodgetts1919]

Love the content and i love the energy that i get from you guys , how brian always got a massive smile on his face , keep up the work guys

[@oneforall549]

Dude Jimmy is killing it i havent checked on him since old LZ videos. So happy i decided to see what was up! Defiantly sticking around this time! Great video and build man!!

[@floydframpton]

Let’s be honest we need more of this in the community, it’s like Ryan Tuerck’s GT4586. It’s different compared to just the usual shit you see.

[@BlahBluBlu69]

Or the formula D corolla hatchback by Stephen Papdakis

[@Hopinmypony]

Whats special about Ryans GT4586?

[@BlahBluBlu69]

Turtle Homie it’s a Toyota 86 with a Ferrari motor in it. There’s tons of really good videos on YT if you look it up. It’s a fuckin beast

[@jcody_parker]

17:40 "I think it's ready to hold it's shi.....hold it's stuff down." "That was a close one. Keep it together Jimmy, we have children watching"

[@Bender24k]

Top Tuner Channel. I am impressed. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@danielstanway1222]

so awesome ! Proud of you guys.

[@Macfrugal_]

Couple of sr20s would pull a premium one week before racewars!

[@MEAKapc]

Holy shit that looks smooth. you’ve done a great job man. Congrats

[@heybigry2904]

Dude good job! You an the team killed it... the biggest congratulations to everyone that put time and effort into this build. So glad you're enjoying it!! My mind is still like wtf seeing a civic slide around.. definitely going to drop many jaws swingin that bad boy around!! Again congratulations you deserve all the success with the work you've put in 👏👏

[@scottmastersfilms]

I've loved every minute of the build and am stoked to see how hyped it left you! Nissonda has already paid in full.

[@kevinbaboolal4225]

Naturally RWD cars: *laughs fanatically* Nissonda: Kansai drifto!!! Everyone: Wait thats illegal!!

[@itsreallytheo]

When you do a forza drivetrain swap in real life and finally get to drift a Honda Civic with a rwd conversion

[@rensworrld]

I have an red ej6 myself so seeing this getting build and now being able to drift is so freaking crazy to see 💕

[@CBenadom]

It's great to see you enjoy the fruits of your labor. Amazed how the project came together. Cant wait for the built motor to be put it. Keep it up kid.

[@beingre_bornbrb]

This is something special imagine an integra drift build

[@boqer123]

you legend aha

[@tysonkeller9516]

Legends respect legends

[@joshbolstad9282]

It's funny he didn't like you comment because your channel is smaller than his

[@HaZyDaKiD]

Couple of things: Outside view with the interior view in the corner is BANGIN Make whoever filmed for you, always film for you. And I am so glad that we finally got to see Nissonda in full drift mode. So awesome Jimbo

[@wrexz]

Awesome to see all your hard work pay off

[@ibraiynlopez3510]

"Im at the wrong event" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 its a glitch in the matrix 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@jackrholmes]

When Adam goes up there he should rip the civic

[@nicetimeracing3544]

Hell yeah! Go Jimmy! We can't wait to see what she looks like turned up 😎

[@timberswe]

Jimmy, you and b-hall did a great f-ing job. Man i love this thing, my fav build. So happy for you, keep up the good work because i love this channel. Peace and love from sweden!!

[@kevslides3655]

This the wierdest, most satisfying car video I’ve ever watched 😅

[@tiagofigueiredo2529]

I love this Civic's and fwd layout, but this car could have been made with rwd from the factory.

[@Uuuhhhhheybaby]

Congrats Jimmy O! Nissonda looks absolutely PLANTED to the track. Great build.

[@liamshanahan3073]

So dope to see this on the track!!! 🤘🏼

[@curtisevans6873]

Is this thing in neutral or what? 😆5:21 - 5:57

[@smoothcoastin2484]

Pretty sure he said "my knee hit the key and turned the car off"

[@curtisevans6873]

SmoothCoastin I’m on about the fact he keep wiggling the gear stick which is what you do to check the car is in neutral haha

[@Joshieville]

@@smoothcoastin2484 bruh

[@Tombrosapien]

He’s doing NoFap

[@spacestreef]

this makes me want to rwd convert my civic XD

[@AzureCrux]

Seeing how much work they put into it? I'd not want to do anything like that. But a lot of respect for them putting together a killer car

[@offgridas]

@@AzureCrux just use a factory AWD drive one.

[@kevinjesua788]

Awd the civic even better

[@TheBb6prelude]

Kevin Jesua yup. Far better

[@TheBb6prelude]

Kevin Jesua tiny evo

[@itshals8428]

Great job Jim, Awesome to see it working like a proper drift car!! Thanks for motivating me everyday!

[@LilDiabloRob]

Big props to you brother. I hate drifting with a passion but love this and what was done to this ek.

[@padraigrab08]

If I ever get a Honda Accord cl7 then I’m gonna make it awd

[@JesusMartinez-qu2nk]

Seeing a civic swing it makes me so happy😭🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@porthos88]

So awesome to see this build go from an idea to a drifting weapon! Awesome that the team work has worked so well too. Such a great accomplishment! :)

[@midgetcocaine1623]

youtube did a good job putting this in my recommended. this video and the car is so cool

[@user-vg1fu1xb5l]

When S Chassis go rare I think this will be the next oasis of drift builds

[@dyran]

shirtless BHall is fanservice

[@danchristian281]

That was pretty amazing, especially that it didn’t break!! Congrats dude so badass 😁

[@thefunbuns1]

This makes me so happy, congrats on getting this thing working you boys are great

[@AlvYmmot]

Bro. I think it’s definitely in neutral 😂😂

[@Chattsteezy]

I miss the e30 and e36 content :( 100% respect for nissonda though. You and B have knocked it out of the park. Just a bmw guy lol

[@Motomies133]

Im too butt this is so much More savage than hes bmws

[@jdmcrzy1526]

Surprisingly graceful on the track!!

[@em1ownerify]

These are the type of vids I need when work is slow at the vw shop

[@RagingBullNuts]

Unsuspecting track goers: “Pssh FWDs can’t drift”

[@WataruLevin]

Sees it drifting: *Hol' up!*

[@iAmMantequilla]

I hope LZ gets to rip this thing. Just to see his thoughts and reaction.

[@mathewross-brooks5164]

Jimmy you don't know how much it makes us subscribers happy to finally see you enjoying the civic on the track!!! So happy for you bro

[@CoasterTails]

Yay!!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy for you Jimmy!!!! You looked awesome out there. When you linked the backwards way I cheered for you!!!

[@Its.Jxst.J]

“It also has 400 hp” he’s saying that like that isn’t a lot for a civic😂😂😂😂

[@rjay_az]

I said it "doesn't have 400hp"

[@AirsoftVidoes]

you obviously aren't very educated when it comes to Honda's.

[@shawnethridge7177]

i live for the energy your videos give me

[@liljrock81]

That thing looks sick bro!! Congrats

[@someoneyoudontknow127]

Can’t wait to see how it looks when it’s “cleaned up”. So cool!! !

[@liammcgeath6665]

im a honda guy so i love this build, not only bec it looks good but it functions so good after watching all the fab and engine work its just so cool to see it move and shread

[@tspbod260]

Nice job looks super clean and the handling looks real good.

[@Jettageorge7]

Wow wow wow the angle and dude it looks amazing well done 🤘🏼

[@deshaunthomas2794]

Jimmy Oakes I want to say thank you for show me your content n your build! I want me another Honda civic n I had a ej2. I was goin to a hard times. When I lost my car. But I will get me another project car. Because I wish i could make a Honda civic that can dream!!! So thank u bro!