500 Mile Roadtrip In The Kei Van!

[@atherrien95]

Those engines are insane, and can sit at high rpm's for what seems like forever.

[@josheakins5137]

Guess you've never seen a Japanese street bike

[@Toshi_imports]

I did 8.5 hours in my Acty van yesterday choosing “non highways” usually takes me 4 hours. I was driving from DC to eastern nc

[@Waybeforethefame]

Dam thats impressive i know the Acty & Sambar perform much better on long drive because the engine in the rear and radiator can cool it down much better. I hope to do a live like that soon

[@Toshi_imports]

@@Waybeforethefame yeah it was loads of fun and multiple breaks. Sorry I didn’t stay long enough in DC so we could meet up. Next time

[@metricstormtrooper]

My wife and I drove from Sydney to Adelaide and back via Melbourne and that trip was nearly 3000 klm, our 1980schonda Acty van was the 550cc version. They WILL NOT GET BLOWN OVER, yes you can do a speed like that for ten or twelve hours.

[@Waybeforethefame]

550cc is crazy those things are even slower

[@danielreigada1542]

Very informative video about its usefulness on the highway. The way the engine is spinning is similar to riding a small motorcycle on the highway, it gets tiring with the engine screaming. My 94 Corvette is the opposite of that. At 60 in top gear the engine is ticking over just a little bit above idle speed.

[@Waybeforethefame]

thanks, Yeah these things aren't the best on American highways and even worse on long drive but i always wanted to go on a mini roadtrip so i had to lol

[@Sirintegrahellsing]

I always wondered why Honda acty vans were more popular in the states. I have a 95’ Suzuki every and it’s such a good little car! I really love it!

[@Waybeforethefame]

people love hondas lol idk why either

[@Sirintegrahellsing]

@@Waybeforethefame that’s true. Honda is pretty good. I have not yet been let down by Suzuki. Very reliable also; mine has the engine in the back.

[@jrtej9575]

@@Waybeforethefame would love to own a Honda or Subaru bc the engine mounted in the rear.

[@Waybeforethefame]

@@jrtej9575 yeah i wanna get a subaru in 2023

[@thndr_5468]

Kei vans are so endearing I love em!

[@bengriffin8302]

2:20 dude had a road beer 😂

[@NorthHomestead]

You can go anywhere. Do what I do and start taking all back roads..... So much more fun bro.

[@Waybeforethefame]

I was going to but i wanted to get there asap and see how it did on the I95 for further trips

[@itsmephil2255]

Here in the U.K. the 'jimney' were named 410/413 rhino/samurai depending on where they were built

[@kittycatnet]

Your Temp gauge should stay half way up to about 5/8ths of the way for normal driving reading. You may need a new thermostat and just a bit low. You are not overheating. :-)

[@Waybeforethefame]

The bravos temp gauge is actually normal at where it is. It’s different than other cars

[@jeffreygill733]

Made some cup holders for the front on mine out of 3” pvc pipe and a 1/2 “ bolt. Cup holders are a nice thing to have on road trip. I have pictures but can’t get them in the comments. If interested I could email. Happy travels I’ve enjoyed mine for two years now.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Thanks that’s not a bad idea I wish I had some cup holders. But also in a way it’s cool because people can never eat or drink in my car

[@maxfetter7330]

Man watching your videos makes me want to get a kei car 😍

[@Waybeforethefame]

Do it!

[@SpecialKeiz]

I wanted one...I have 3

[@jeremyickes5699]

Hopefully as time goes on we will be able to import newer vans that do better on the highway. As far as ive seen it looks like the ones that have supercharged engines do best on highways and some cant even get to highway speeds.

[@Waybeforethefame]

I mean none of the vans are "good" on the highway, aerodynamics kill it

[@dennisud]

Simple questiuon, do all K cars use premium gas vs. regular gas? That can greatly diminish the savings in mileage right?

[@Waybeforethefame]

To be honest i feel like most people who buy Kei trucks and vans all use regular i just wanna be extra and use premium i sure it doesn't even make any noticeable different lol

[@kittycatnet]

The octane ratings are different in US vs JP. The numbers are calculated different but these vehicles are made for 87 here in the USA. There are some cool videos on this that explain it all. :-)

[@zarakdurrani7584]

Regular only

[@jf4872]

My 1990 Subaru Sambar Try XS Supercharge will get 30mpg if I keep the speed at 80kmh. That is typical cruise speed on highway in Japan. Faster doesn't mean you'll get there first. I often pass people on down the highway who passed me previously. At 80kmh my engine turns at 4300rpm. What kills these engines is excess RPMs (spin bearing). The engine must be kept at 'peak tune' to run optimally and efficiently. That means full tune up, timing correct, maintenance up. I'll be driving mine from Renton, Wa. to HB, Ca. (~1370 miles each way) come end of December.

[@cushnimrodjose4906]

Love these vans. I see a lot of these in our cit and I really wanna get one myself.

[@oscarwalton1188]

I know this is a old post but if you get a bottle of redline water wetter it will help keep the temperature down

[@Waybeforethefame]

Yeah that might help a bit, driving these kei cars so far in the first place is just a bad idea in general lol

[@ceearrex9098]

Nando's is dope. Kei vans are dope. Your whole trip is wild. Do your thing brother.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Appreciate it bro🙏

[@robertbin28]

I own van like this the mid temperature is very normal i drove 400KM + with mid temp it was all okay it stayed there and top a little bit but when the day turn to night the temp come down.

[@dennisud]

over 25+ years ago a friend had the Suzuki Samuri Red hardtop and I drove it. I wish I could find one here from back then. But most ended up scrap!

[@Waybeforethefame]

just bought a suzuki jimny cant wait to start driving and enjoying it

[@wakelystephenson7863]

What fog lights are on this thing? Look great

[@Waybeforethefame]

on the van? OEM bumper ones

[@nathanaelhanson2412]

yeah heck with PA and their gas prices, 2.80 a gallon here and that's high compared to earlier this year. Do you have to get ultra?

[@Waybeforethefame]

Idk if I have to, I just do to make myself feel better I sure it doesn’t make a huge difference lol

[@MiAmor-rt9mv]

My dream mini van.❤

[@ThalassTKynn]

My uncle used to have a Suzuki Mighty Boy, which is the tiniest little ute haha

[@Waybeforethefame]

I want one of those badly

[@didiosthrance]

"Four dollars and ten cents which is pretty high..." ::laughs in SoCal gas prices:: Just subscribed, found your channel at random and have been binge watching on the Kei videos. Thanks!

[@Waybeforethefame]

Lol SoCal is crazy with the crazy prices not going to debate there

[@didiosthrance]

@@Waybeforethefame it'd be bearable if I could get my hands on a kei truck or van. On and off I have been researching info for at least it being city street legal and it's so much contradicting info.

[@Waybeforethefame]

@@didiosthrance Very true the legality part is definitely different from state to state and person to person. If you can find any local JDM importers in SoCal i would start there they might know a thing or 2. Both kei cars ive bought have been from inporters and been no issues registering them

[@didiosthrance]

@@Waybeforethefame I'm pretty much at the border, been looking around and think I found one business that deals with this. Searching for info though I found another one that claims imports regardless of age need to be EPA compliant and the total is like 4-5K JUST for that! But other info I've read says way different. So kind of hesitant, if I go down this rabbit hole I don't want to drop that much for something I'd only drive around town and or possibly to work.

[@zephyretienne1549]

Legendary 🐐

[@Waybeforethefame]

we gotta run it back!

[@gibbygt6157]

question how do u register ur van in NYC?

[@Waybeforethefame]

Just went to the DMV

[@gtr319]

Just wondering, how did it work out without seatbelts in the back seat? That's the only thing that stops me from getting one...

[@Waybeforethefame]

Seatbelts will come standard on the 99/00 Kei vans but if were being honest its not like that really going to change the outcome of a major crash lol its a 1600 pound thin metal van for 25+ years ago

[@gtr319]

@@Waybeforethefame nice to know. I know it doesn't mean much but it's nice to have the options to drive the kids around town

[@NomoreTSH]

This is dope brother! Happy you’re doing what you like to do!

[@Waybeforethefame]

Appreciate it broski

[@hymlog]

..Dope Says it All!

[@sammattbruce]

How the body holding up against the road salt? Such a nice van just to get exposed to the northeast winter and corrosive crap on the roads.

[@Waybeforethefame]

I dont drive it when it snows heavy its already a death trap and on 13 inch tires. Why even risk it lol

[@joseph9531]

At least you had company 😂Get an Element 😉😄

[@Waybeforethefame]

KEI IS THE WAY!!

[@joseph9531]

@@Waybeforethefame we're practically neighbors, you live in NYC, I live on Long Island 👍

[@tacoman864]

Do u like the mitsubishi mini cab ?

[@justinlewczak9339]

Great video. How come no meet and greet?

[@Waybeforethefame]

Next time! Couldn't find enough people

[@stevekenilworth]

$4 is pretty cheap, uk its about £1.40-£1.50 a liter so these low prices that is $1.90 a liter in usa money it can be over $2 a liter so you guys so lucky to get it at $4 a gallon even tho your usa gallon tad smaller

[@keithbotelho9189]

Why are you using 93 do the kei vans call for it

[@Waybeforethefame]

No it just makes me feel better giving this old car the best gas I can

[@BeastNissan-eh4kj]

Bro how'd u purchase it? Was it from Japan?

[@Waybeforethefame]

I bought it in america came with title

[@ericdallaire6823]

Hey whats the dimensionof the van inside with back seat drop ?

[@Waybeforethefame]

i would say about 5 1/2 feet by 4 feet wide

[@ericdallaire6823]

Is it with or without the back seat fold ?

[@Waybeforethefame]

@@ericdallaire6823 folded

[@ajon2]

I love both but cant decide. kei truck or van?

[@Waybeforethefame]

guess it depends on your plans with the car. Van is comfortable to daily drive and can fit 4 people. Truck is a 2 seater not so comfortable but great for off roading

[@user-vc7wl9mm2l]

Oh yea man.. that bridge... BQE brother!

[@Waybeforethefame]

QNZ

[@kellstat]

So, what is the actual calculated measured fuel economy?

[@Waybeforethefame]

MPGs is every kei van will be high 20s if you take it on long drives on the highway like this

[@kellstat]

@@Waybeforethefame but, what is the Actual calculated value? Not a guess, assumption, or what the salesman says? Seems if your going to go through that much trouble to do a video on the car, atleast find out the Actual numbers.

[@Waybeforethefame]

@@kellstat if you’re buying ANY KEI CAR and you’re main concern is MPG, you’re in the wrong market 🙏

[@kellstat]

@@Waybeforethefame why can't you just answer the question? And why do you keep accusing and assuming things, that are not true. Just answer the question. It's really simple. Now we know that you really don't know anything about your kei car fetish. You just think there cute. We got it.

[@Cheesedrip268]

Is 93octane is recommended for a 1994 Subaru Sambar??

[@Waybeforethefame]

I pretty sure 87 regular would also be fine, but my bravo deserves the best

[@Cheesedrip268]

@@Waybeforethefame I'm new to this realm. But can wait for my Sambar to arrive. Your vids are fire. Keep them coming.

[@Waybeforethefame]

@@Cheesedrip268 Good choice i wanna get a sambar van eventually

[@KeystoneLawnCare]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. My favorite part is the MPG.

[@Waybeforethefame]

🙏🙏

[@Brandon-uy1uv]

Your favorite part was the Mpg? He was getting like 20mpg 😂💀 Even my 1991 nissan maxima with a 3.0 v6 gets better mph on the highway

[@luukvandelden117]

$4,10 a gallon pretty high? Hahaha, try €2 per liter! That's $7,56 a gallon! The Netherlands at January 2023.

[@R0ttenGear]

Ihr kommt zu Tanken ...wir kommen für Kaffee und Gras 🇳🇱🇩🇪😎✨👌🏻

[@jmont7828]

Cool video man! I'm looking forward to the Jimny review vid.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Dropping that video later today but i absoultly love the Jimny thinking of getting that after i sell my Van

[@kcm1060]

Whats the fuel consumption bud?

[@Waybeforethefame]

low 20s

[@BLNTSMK]

keep thes up boss

[@Waybeforethefame]

🤟🤟

[@allenplant1702]

So, what was the actual fuel miles per gallon?

[@Waybeforethefame]

Bad these aren’t good on gas and even worse on long highways drives lol

[@allenplant1702]

@@Waybeforethefame I know these things were meant for short slower trips around the city, but were you looking at 20s for mpg? I'm looking to buy a 98 Daihatsu Atrai RT while I'm here in Okinawa. I know it will be fine while I'm here though. Max legal speed on island is 80km/h

[@Motorider2018]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Waybeforethefame]

🤟🤟

[@Motorider2018]

Going to do a little tuneup on my truck tomorrow

[@Timmyballls]

Welcome to Baltimore, bud. Stay safe and check out Mamas on the Half Shell. Great food.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Cant wait to be back

[@flogmarp82]

i love these funny cars

[@Waybeforethefame]

lolllll

[@Zulu1Niner88]

Bro’s complaining about not having cruise control lol damn

[@Waybeforethefame]

Its rough bro trust me lol

[@leeharveyoswald9024]

kei vans look cute

[@Waybeforethefame]

looks like the scobby doo van

[@goshogun]

I think I should be fine of it being slow and get flying by other cars cause I drive a truck daily and I am used to it. I wanna buy a kei car or van though.

[@Waybeforethefame]

Yeah take your time, I’ve done several kei road trips. If you have a 5 speed you’ll be okay

[@goshogun]

@@Waybeforethefame Actually I am living in California and I always wanted a kei van. But I heard it's very difficult to get it registered in CA as they have their own rules. I heard some people would register it in other states then driving it in CA, do you think this is a good way for long term? Cause the difficulty to register is stopping me from buying one for long, thanks.

[@garrywiggins6999]

4.10 a gallon thats cheap compared ro Canada its going up to 1.75 a litre or more and a little is just a little smaller than an American quart

[@Waybeforethefame]

this was almost 2 years ago tho

[@badscrew4023]

162 miles and 7.8 gal is 21 miles per gallon. Wow, that's pretty horrible as mileage :D

[@Waybeforethefame]

Yeah MPGs are not great in kei cars

[@jf4872]

They aren't geared for those speeds. Peak torque is around 3500ish once you go past that you're merely wasting fuel for more speed. Highway speeds in Japan average between 60-80kmh@@Waybeforethefame

[@dalemettee1147]

Someone will realize that replacement parts for these types of vehicles will be needed soon. Things like brakes, suspension parts and engine parts. I mean, these vans and trucks are 25 yrs old.

[@Waybeforethefame]

?

[@zarakdurrani7584]

​@@Waybeforethefame where will you source major parts for these keitoras?

[@danmurphy1994]

I think it’s pretty clear AMERICANS WANT KEI CARS. The japanese need to sell us these.

[@classicvwride7520]

Nice

[@Waybeforethefame]

appreciate it

[@hymlog]

...We Never See People Hanging Out of Car Windows In Highway Traffic ...Why Do You Do That?

[@Waybeforethefame]

It was on a closed road I rented for the day

[@hymlog]

@@Waybeforethefame .....Yep...We Know!

[@hodernylukasz]

MPG would be do much better off you were driving 60 mph (100 km/h) and the engine would have less RPM

[@Waybeforethefame]

To be honest it wouldn’t make any difference. Maybe if I was driving 45mph but mpg for kei cars on the highway is terrible

[@zarakdurrani7584]

​@@Waybeforethefame I drive a daihatsu Mira 2018 in Asia, with a 660cc engine and CVT it gets 45 mpg on the highway at 65mph.

[@Waybeforethefame]

@@zarakdurrani7584 those are much newer better tech

[@kanon.k8935]

I am writing this from Japan. The 1983 Mitsubishi Bravo had a catalog value of 9.64 km/L. Expressed in gallons, that would be 22.67 MPG. On high-octane gasoline it was 12.14 km/L (28.5 MPG). Modern kei cars average between 25 km/L and 35 km/L (58.8 MPG and 82.3 MPG).

[@nonic4vic600]

im pretty sure you can drive the car at high rpm's. Just dont redline the car.

[@Waybeforethefame]

i agree

[@WildernessGuyBC]

Love your channel bro but I don't know how you like aftermarket steering wheels. For some reason I can't stand them. They just totally ruin the feel of the interior for me. I would way rather the original steering wheel in poor condition than a mint aftermarket steering wheel. I'm good with other mods and parts though. Just a weird quark I have I guess... Keep up the great content!

[@Waybeforethefame]

Yeah im not a huge fan of aftermarket wheels, more videos coming soon!

[@Faith_Official595]

Miata is good tio

[@SpecialKeiz]

No vid, but first comment....

[@Waybeforethefame]

few more minutes

[@SpecialKeiz]

@@Waybeforethefame eyes on it now

[@thomasramirez6080]

Are they street legal and do the cops actually care

[@Waybeforethefame]

yes, you think i would drive 500 miles with no registration lol And cops dont car the car has 40hp i cant really do anything seriously illegal

[@FinTHEgoalie]

not good on gas! dude small tank .. and driven at 120km .

[@chrisman2598]

O no 4 dollars

[@Waybeforethefame]

im broke

[@ccohen8]

Worst places to get a cheesesteak from lol

[@Waybeforethefame]

It was for the iconic views not the food. We all know thats the tourists trap lol

[@ccohen8]

At least you went to Nandos. They food is FIRE.!!!

[@kampret43]

You need engine swap,

[@Waybeforethefame]

Werd, i should Kswap it

[@kampret43]

@@Waybeforethefame in here we had same model but different engine, we had 1.2,And 1.5 inline 4 engine variants it made about 70hp ish, people in here are crazy, they use their japanese pickup for everything,like drag racing,slalom, and people modified their truck with VIP style

[@bestamerica]

how come american auto company dont to make mini electric mini van like this video... big shame shame shame on american auto company

[@Waybeforethefame]

Your username ?