I enjoy hearing a car guy with this kind of passion! And honesty!

The fact he says he wanted to be a surfer THEN became interested in cars explains *A LOT*. I visited his shop about 7 years ago and he wasn't a typical garage owner. Usually they're rather abrupt and...tunnel visioned? I think mostly on what they need to execute, then the steps following that execution. When I met him he was spraying down an engine, smoking a cigarette and was listening to, "All About That Bass - Meaghan Trainor". We spoke for a while, gave me a tour and just prior to leaving he gave me a bag of decals and other knick-knacks. He is *genuinely* interested in meeting people that are curious about tuning and his shop. He likes foreigners visiting because he wants to know how they found out about him and what style is happening where they're from. He's a really cool guy, very casual. Again, more surfer guy than strict garage owner. During that trip I also visited the RE-Amemiya shop, but Amemiya-san wasn't there. His shop was equally impressive, just RX's rather than GTR's.

14:54 if you came here for Zupra/A90, you're welcome

@papercut1987

4 жыл бұрын

and 6:55 XD

@Warung-AI-Channel

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, this channel has been banned by Toyota....lol

Nice to know that Kobayashi-san can rebuild 380RS Motors - I own the only one in Europe and if I spin a bearing there's no easy way of fixing it!

This channel is SO underrated! Keep up the good work!

Really interesting to hear his perspective on the car world in Japan vs the USA. Also really cool to hear about how things were different back in the 90's...really seems like the golden age of Japanese motoring. Lastly, loved how he just gives it to us straight regarding the new Supra! Haha. What a cool guy. Thanks for the video!

He absolutely ripped the A90 apart!!! Interesting he said it cant stop or turn corners, I thought from all the reviews that it could at least do those two things despite being really slow

@mrjjthor

4 жыл бұрын

@///AMG Nailed it!! Any car journalist will be black listed saying too many bad things about a car especially with a powerful car company behind it. If a car company black lists them they will no longer have access to vehicles to review which means no more income.

it kinda shattered my heart to see this legend say that he's going to non Japanese brands for excitements.. RIP JDM..

@ShaiyanHossain

4 жыл бұрын

I mean the Civic Type R, S660, 86, ND Miata, Alto Works, Swift Sport, Yaris GR, all exist...

@terryhsiao1745

4 жыл бұрын

These are good cars but not industry leading sports car. In the old days, The RX7 NSX GTR were at the pinnacle of sports car

@ShaiyanHossain

4 жыл бұрын

@@terryhsiao1745 dunno about the rest but the Civic Type R is arguably the best in its class

@marceloguia6107

4 жыл бұрын

@@ShaiyanHossain Yes, but he also said it himself: In Japan, you get a bad reputation for having fun with your car. It truly seems like the Japanese just have a very different opinion on the subject and having such a bad rep would definitely deter a lot of people from doing the activity. So if your own home market doesn't even care, then why should you waste so much money developing a sports car, that won't sell very much, at a time where making sports cars is a hassle in of itself already? Sports cars just aren't selling as they used to back then and I think I know why: There was a time, where having a sports car was on most people's bucket list. These days most people just want something, that runs reliable, doesn't pollute the world and doesn't drink away their wallet. And that's if they even want to use cars at all... In my class currently at least 6 people (half the class) don't even intend to get their license. And a few of those, that are getting it, are only doing it because they're forced, either by their parents or by the fact, that they live in the middle of nowhere... Now my opinion on the matter may be influenced by the fact, that I live in Switzerland, a country that honestly has probably one of the most well established public transport networks. You can nearly get everywhere from anywhere just using a tramway, bus or a train. And most people do in fact only use it. I also wasn't really around during those times to verify how popular cars were at the time. But from what I keep hearing from people who were there, it seems to me that from the 80's to the early 2000's sports cars were one of the goto hobbies. Even if you had never previously shown any interest in cars, there was still a pretty good chance you'd get pulled into that world somehow. Nowadays I don't see that happening past 20... I don't know whether that's just media messing with me or it's actually the case. But one thing is for sure: I love cars and will keep my passion for them burning. I'll try to do my part for the car community and enjoy my hobby until I'm gone. I won't force my kid into it if I ever have one, but who knows, maybe he/she would love a few rides from time to time :)

@memememine1

4 жыл бұрын

@@ShaiyanHossain Idk from the 90s where japanese cars competed with the latest and greatest Porsches and Ferraris on an equal and sometimes superior level. To now we have the 2020 Civic type r, slower than most of the competetion in a straight line, ulgier than most and with a worse interior. Atleast it is just slightly cheaper and handles well. And on a large circuit it would get destroyed by an A45 and RS3. It is certainly a far cry from the days when an r34 could spank a 993 turbo and a Ferrari 355 around just about any course.

great interview looking forward to rest of series

What a great interview!!

More of these would be excellent! Subscribed.

@tunedjapan8045

4 жыл бұрын

We are bringing more interviews like this soon. We are working on the 2nd episode as we speak.

@fmartin59

8 ай бұрын

@@tunedjapan8045where did Smokey Nagata say he hated the GR Supra with BMW straight-six engine?

Thanks for taking the time to post the interview.

He have such a Great Cars stories. I always love to Have JDM cars

The intro absolute fire

he mentioned driving pleasure many times, i am very curious about his toughts on italian cars, alfa giulia or 4c especially. can you make a interview video about that?

@tunedjapan8045

4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps next time. We are planning a follow up with him.

@Wiggy321

4 жыл бұрын

@@tunedjapan8045 can you please ask him about his thoughts on the VR30 engine, the new 400Z and what does he think of the Lotus Evora as a drivers car. Would he buy C8 Corvette?

that red MCR is like every gtr fan's wet dream. Hell, I'm an Evo guy and I still thirst over that Demo Car 🤤

The declaration of so many dead tuners from car crashes really strikes some fear. Also it’s worth mentioning that even with his best efforts, he was not able to do beat The best FDs in the canyons

@fmartin59

8 ай бұрын

FDs?

did he realize the RS3 makes 394hp while the A90 is rated for 335? A45 even in standard form makes 382hp and 416hp in S form? I dont see his point in that unless im missing something here

@ShaiyanHossain

4 жыл бұрын

@///AMG well gee why would I buy a pre-owned M4 when a C6 Z06 ix better? Ofc I could buy a used older carfor the price of a new one. i just hate the way M4s looks Also Supra is pretty capable around tracks like Road Atlanta and COTA so...

@ShaiyanHossain

4 жыл бұрын

@///AMG you forget how capable the platform is. The A90 supra with some new tires is faster than a many modified 90/00s JDM cars you covet so much on a track like Road Atlanta, ie Jackie Ding's supercharged AP1. Also the engine is pretty underrated, it makes like 360wtq stock. AMS is already into the low 10s on theirs with 500+hp. People are just upset its not another A80 and refuse to take their nostalgia glasses off. The only real flaw I have with it is that the m240i has the B58 with a 6mt but they wont offer it in the A90

@iiExCEL

4 жыл бұрын

I’m sure he’s knows what power figures they make. I don’t think you realized the fact he was talking about displacement size, and that the RS3 and the A45 are able to pull more power out of a 2.0 and 2.5 compared to the Supras 3.0 which doesn’t make nearly as much

@ShaiyanHossain

2 жыл бұрын

@@iiExCEL if he cared to do his research he would have seen that the B58s in MY 2021 Supras are rated for 382 hp Also even the early ones were pushing thay figure TO THE WHEELS. Afaik some have gotten up to 450hp. Hp/L isnt a flex and jdm fanbois love to flex it because they can't admit engije displacements are restricted because of tax reasons

I respect and understand where Kobayashi is coming from the GR Supra. Yes it may be an BMW, however it is a new concept that Japanese tuners aren’t familiar with the chassis because it is a BMW Z4. We all grew up with Smokey, Mines, and Kobayashi back in the 2000 era and they “never” tuned a European or American cars Back Then. They only tuned Japanese cars because there were familiar and also 100% manufacturer build. Now that it is the 20th century (2020) where all Japanese car culture is slowly dying and also the Supra has reborn sadly it isn’t 100% Toyota, but it can still perform well at the track. I personally love the MK5 Supra, but that’s just my opinion.

I've subscribed and will be saving this video so I don't have to explain why the A90 is trash. Looking forward to more videos and a part 2. Hopefully you can get his thoughts on the Nissan Skyline with the VR30, as well as the Lotus Evora as a drivers car

I’m subscribed, can you interview RWB, ROCKETBUNNY, LIBERTY WALK,BEE-R all racing legends ? or maybe even better a member of the most infamous Midnight Club

@tunedjapan8045

4 жыл бұрын

Of course, we are working on some serious stuff. We know all the tuners you mentioned. Ask and you shall receive. However, next video will most likely be released in late May due to Japan being locked-down.

This is why you should rent a sport car out for a day before buying one. Thank you for posting this video.

@BMWM3GTS92

2 жыл бұрын

Buying means that he was eager and really looking forward to drive it, if it was just a rental he wouldn't have the power to say something like he was saying.

What I find especially unforgivable is that Supra cost more than M2 Competition in my country. There is nothing that can command this premium, not a single thing it is a BMW too, and yet they don't even provide manual gearbox like M2 Competition.

LEGEND 👌🏽🚗🏆

Full respect to the man but having owned an RS3 and driven A45s, they might be faster in a 0-100 race from smaller capacity engines, but they are the complete antithesis of 'driver's cars', which is something being bandied around here when holding him in such revered status.

@fmartin59

8 ай бұрын

He wasn’t impressed by performance of Supra relative to engine size was his criticism.

Great interview!bis there more?

Another reliable source telling us like it is. The Zupra is a failure and doesn't live up to the name.

@VunLee1

Жыл бұрын

A failure? The GR Supra may not be a Japanese sports car, but I believe that Kobayashi-San wanted the new Z to defeat the GR Supra because he is a Nissan guy. MCR has always been a Nissan tuner from the start back with the 32’s and etc… I understand where he’s coming from, but sad to say the R35 GTR is an old car now we all have to accept that. How can you say the GR Supra isn’t a good car when it has proven itself every year? Why is HKS making great aftermarket parts for it? To me it’s just straight hate lol because the rival Z just got Zupra!!!! Hahahaha

@fmartin59

8 ай бұрын

@@VunLee1Supra has not even hit 30k total sales. That’s what’s expected from Jaguar not the largest Japanese brand.

@VunLee1

8 ай бұрын

Live up to its name. Haters will always hate when it keeps producing every year lol. Should’ve given your paycheck to Toyota so they would have made a “3JZ”. I’ve been given mines to Toyota and it wasn’t enough to make a 3JZ. I have no hate for it because I did my share. It is what it is.. All people can do is “cry” about it lol.

Kobayashi-San looks like kuwabara of yuyu hakusho

I drive a jdm 94 mr2 here in usa as my daily :)

The truth the gtr is a weapon and a fun car to drive a Suzuki swift for real .. thank you for the video..

Would he consider modifying any of the Lexus F models? Getting rid of all their extra weight etc

@tunedjapan8045

4 жыл бұрын

We will ask in our follow up interview

The white bcnr33 is mine.

I mean even though the supra is a bmw I still really want one lol

Fellas it is possible that we may listen to one of the midnight club former members

@brendongunn9477

4 жыл бұрын

Doubt so, he mentioned that he was a lone wolf and didn't really liked going with others until he was forced to be a chairman. He probably became number 1 among those who were not in a team or independent street racers.

If I ever buy a BMW, it will be an M2 not a Z4 or a Zupra.

スープラなんてねぇ、、、

Wangan ≠ Shutoko,C1 and so on(Shuto ExpressWay)

It must have been very sad to watch the traditional Japanese powerhouse of Supra turn into BMW

What is with that voiceover. Awesome content though.

@tunedjapan8045

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, not every video is ever "perfect." But we are listening and are working hard to achieve perfection.

I love many variation of JDM and European cars but lack of American car instead Rocket Bunny love modding american. Btw Shinichi san hate latest Supra that he said BMW inside on it

Jesus that voiceover in the beginning was criminally cringe

@tunedjapan8045

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, not every video is ever "perfect." But we are listening and are working hard to achieve perfection.

@reallyanti

4 жыл бұрын

@@tunedjapan8045 good video nonetheless 🤙

Well the audi rs3 has almost 400 hp whereas the supra had 320hp. The price difference is 10k dollars here in the states between the rs3 and supra gr. But again the rs3 is far superior tuning vehicle than the supra gr. If you get Apr stage 2 on the rs3 then you will make little over 500 on stock turbo with bolt ons. As a German engineering fan and an engineer myself, i will always stick with German engineering. Japan used to be good now they below trash.

@justinbaker941

4 жыл бұрын

The Supra also makes over 500 with bolt ons and a tune.

@jarmonmarmon7698

2 жыл бұрын

A year late but you do realize you're practically comparing two German cars to each other to bash japanese engineering right? That makes zero sense.

I totally agree with him about Japanese cars these days. I live in Japan and the popular cars these days are just fucking disgusting. So many people drive these gigantic vans. They're like North America suburban housewives in the 90s, but they actually think they're cool! 😓😓😓😓😓

Comment on the A90 isn’t aging too well 😅. Platform has been proven incredible for speed, circuit or touge. Moreover the B58 has proven to be a monster - worthy successor of the 2JZ. Although not not truly Japanese, it’s okay, BMW makes amazing driver’s cars. With the 6-speed, I’m finally ready to pull the trigger.

@expofcam

10 ай бұрын

It is indeed very tuneable, however for the starting price it should come with more out of the box performance in my opinion.

My words exactly...(IT...S.U.C.K.S.) BMW ... Not a Toyota! P.O.S. Look too the left 2jz=Real Supra!

@VunLee1

Жыл бұрын

The GR Supra isn’t bad. If you’re still talking about the monster 2JZ you’re living in the past my friend. Why would you want the old 2JZ going against new sports car? We all know it can handle the 1000+ hp, but it is time to let the old girl retire and rest lol. The B58 is the new beast now. Plus that B58 can produce good power as well.

The GR Supra is a disgrace to the Japanese people and fans of 2JZ Supra.