A NEW CAR THAT FEELS OLD- IN A GOOD WAY- LOTUS EMIRA FIRST EDITION V6 MANUAL 

Leaving Hoonigan was one of the biggest decisions I ever had to make. I had never made decent money prior to that job and to most, it seemed absolutely insane to walk away. I knew it was what I wanted to do but no one truly agreed. To salt the wound, once I made the jump I was overwhelmed with self doubt and regret. Struggling with finding the confidence on what to do next or what i was even good at. Even taking time off just made it worse. Sometimes you gotta catch yourself before you spiral and get some perspective or help. Life is a series of decisions you have to make for yourself. If you think you need some help or someone to talk to, just do it! Betterhelp.com/vintra - save some bucks and get the help you need to live a good life.

You don't have to justify having sponsors brother. Congrats on the sponsor!

I like Vin’s vibe so idc if he’s doing a mini car review or going to meet or working on something. The production quality is so top notch I’ll watch.

No need to justify sponsors Vin! If people don’t get it thats them. If you sponsored a chili dog id still watch! Keep up the great work dude

You two in the car together look like a Spotify picture for a edm group with one mainstream hit.

Dude I love your 'no bullshit' approach to your videos

Vin your opinion on cars is so valid because you're not someone who goes out buying loads of brand new cars, you're a petrolhead like us. I drive a 2021 MX-5/Miata RF which was my dream affordable car and I love it for the engagement but sometimes I miss having a refined car with luggage space so something like the Emira might be a sports car that ticks all the boxes when I replace the MX-5. Also, never justify having sponsors, real fans know this is how you make money and wouldn't be able to continue doing what you do without them.

12:46 lost it at the music stopping as the drone crashes as a video cut lol

Vin all due respect, get your money, most of us are indifferent to ads and sponsors and we are all here for your content and what you offer. Never hesitate to look after yourself, the more funds for you, the better content we get, it’s a win-win, much love and great video ❤, can’t wait for the next one.

Speed doesn't matter; Fun does. Yes. This. Speed CAN be fun, but fun doesn't need speed.

Even though I watched a handful of eps. I was not a subscriber or regular watcher of Hoonigan, no disrespect. This channel is a great mix of slightly unfiltered auto realism, personnal insight and revs! Your channel is on point and I look forward to what you’re doing.

One of the best things about all the fellas leaving Hoonigan and starting up their own channels is that we have so much more car content to drink in and I love it!

Love all the friend cameos

The DRIVERS ERA content is taking shape and it feels like you’ve found a great niche. It’s not about reviews of quirks, features or performance, and it’s not about a specific driving style or scene. Instead, it’s about the feeling of connection with a car-the feeling that the machine extends your physical senses in such a real, visceral way. Without this, we’d all just be geeking out over stats and facts like a fandom. That personal, bodily connection is what is at the core of any car culture.

Kudos on the choice of Better Help for a sponsor dude, mental health is such an important thing to talk about, and having someone like yourself talking about it takes the stigma away, peace

Just do what you like. Do car reviews. Build stuff. Drink Coffee. Even build a IKEA desk. If you like we like it 😊🏆⚡️

The mix of camera angle/shot makes it a really high end quality video, its real simple but make a great difference ! Love it keep it up Vinny !

Even if people are not interested in using this sponsor, your message still stands on getting help. We are all happy and excited to see where you take us with this channel. Good people, good vibes!

The casual beanie-lotus coordination though.. and not even mentioning it. Nonchalant flex.

Ron,Larry and you on a lil drive. . just another epic day. Grats amigo

Me at 3:30 - "Ads are cool Vin. As long as it's not Shadow Legends or Better Help."

Despite the crap drive, thank you so much for coming out to the PitPad x BMW CCA event! Everyone was stoked to see your car in person

I loved the content. I would have given this vid 2x thumbs up if could 👍🏻 👍🏻. The first for the rain coming through the roof and the 2nd for the trim falling off. Hilarious. The music and the scene's of all the BMW's driving together was epic. Remiiscent of an early fast and furious movie. But with way cooler cars. You’ve definitely hit the spot with content choice. Which is impressive in this highly contested segment. Analogue is definitely more fun and enjoyable than the digital offerings of the newer cars being made right now. Keep it coming. 🇬🇧

My boy beats career mode and starts doing side missions now

stoked to see familiar faces, great color grading and cinematic scenes throughout the video, cool cars, great stuff man keep it up

To me, the Lotus Evora was a modern day version of the NA1 NSX. The Emira takes it another step!

It's great you get sponsors, don't feel bad about it, people that follow you understand, there's nothing wrong with that

Do your thing Vin, I know myself and most people who watch RU-vid don't mind the ads. And shh everyone, you know you can just skip ahead right?? I'm loving your channel and the content so far, used to watch hoonigan on the regular, especially daily Transmission and the mayhem it brought, but glad to see most of the guys happy doing their own thing now. Plus it's great seeing the Cameos on each channel. I've watched channels like Cleetus for a long time and he has ads too. You guys gotta make your money 1- to live and pay bills obviously, and 2- to keep making better and bigger content to grow the channel. Any real fan understands.

That drone hitting the mountain hit close to home. I sank mine in a lake 3 weeks after getting it. Thankfully I had insurance. 😂

I'm coming from a BRZ, and I got to test drive the Emira (and have a deposit for it). I felt something was missing from the Emira. I think the fact it redlines at low 6K rpm really killed the joy for me. It feels like it has more to give, but by the time you're there, it's time to shift. It's like engine blue balls. Looks great, and I realllyyyyyy realllyyy wanted to love it because the looks were so good. But you're right about the engine. Maybe a Larini exhaust will liven it up, but it's just not the same visceral feeling! For now I'll keep the deposit and wait for the base edition. Cuz at $99K I really think the Emira FE is too pricey.

I`m so grateful for the content from all you guys I didn't skip through the sponsor section. Your videos make me feel that you`re a car guy first and them a content creator. The OG crew universe is amazing.

45 feet into this and I realize this is a mistake. Car guy things lmfao

@20:38 so disrespectful. It’s a car meeting. This guy pulls up like it’s a car show with leather wrapped roll cage. I’ve never seen that before and I’m in love with it

Well done Vin. Watching this makes me miss OG Hoonigan. Vin, Ron, Hert, Zack. You guys have entertained me for years! Can't wait to see what's next for all your channels.

You’re slowly (not so slowly) becoming my favorite automotive RU-vid channel. Wishing you much success and hope you continue to deliver this amazing content. You give a fresh perspective for us car guys who finally “matured” a bit, it’s not all donuts and fantasy cars! Thank you 🙏🏾

I think there’s a good and bad way to do sponsorships. I tend to skip the sponsor spot if it ruins the flow of the content, like a hard cut to a sponsor. If its something thats naturally weaved in, im way more likely to sit through it.

I was totally ready for him to shout RAID SHADOW LEGENDS

Whatever Vin is doing is absolutely game changing most entertaining automotive channel out here, OG Cassie Nystat vibes

Honestly brotha, just keep having fun with your cars and the occasional Hoonigan cameo, is all I want👌🏾. It’s inspiring and keeps fired up about making time for mods, see someone else enjoy the community and also seeing someone live out their automotive passion.

20:20 'Just e36 things' is something I say almost daily lmao

You guys are twinning in the car here.

People can be mad a BH all they want for "selling data", if they have some gripes with BH fine, but what's important to me is telling men that is not bad to seek help if you need it.

I love how genuine your videos are man

This was great content Vin. The best part about your content is that you’re not afraid to collaborate with other content creators. It’s actually cool to see Larry, Mike and others in your videos….and it’s so cool that Lisa partakes in cruises like these. Keep it up bro….you’re gonna be amazing man

Next thing you know Vin’s selling the Ferrari for a Lotus

It's a review that doesn't feel like a review. Just a couple of guys doin a mountain run.

I enjoy the simple let’s get out and drive with the gang videos and checking out cool cars 👍🏻

The door molding falling off at the car show lmfao

I get that you have to make money, but please put the sponsor segment as a chapter or at least have thingy that counts down till its done love the videos keep them coming

the production, aesthetic, and music in your videos is perfect!

It’s so great seeing Vin have fun making his own content. I’m really looking forward to this whole new adventure for him

You should not have chosen such a controversial sponsor as your first one.

It’s hard to have your own style especially in the automotive RU-vid space but Vin is Vin through and through and it’s a refreshing change

This channel has now perfectly combined the old Hoonigan things we loved with a smoking tire type review with throttle house goofiness this is peak. I see Vinny upload I click congrats from Texas my guy 🙌🏽

This episode was such a vibe. Perfect amount of everything. Keep doing you Vin!

I love that you are so conscious not to have a ton of sponsors. I liked your take on the lotus. I really like this episode.

Another fun video to watch! Congrats on the sponsor. That was actually a great review on that Lotus. It came out so natural. Edutainment at its best. Alex would be an excellent co-host if you do decide to review some more featured whips. Great to see Ron and the FD, and Larry Chen! I loved the segment with the bros and the bimmers! Yeah the meet looked fantastic. Keep up the fine work, Sir!

Overjoyed to watch Vin content again. Ads or no Ads. 🙏

Your videos are so on point. Great content, multiple angles of continued comment, amazing quality, lighting, and sound. Love it. Thank you so much for putting in tons of work to make such awesome videos!!

I love that you're hanging out with mike. That was the kind of content I was missing the last couple of years!

I'm with everyone else, don't apologise for taking on sponsors. Keep doing you, I'm loving the channel so far. Keep it up. If you ever make your way to Australia for an event I'll be there for it.

Ill say it again and again, this content is golden. The only content i don't skim through cause there's no BS in it.

these videos rock dude, i love seeing all the boys from my other subscriptions!

I gotta say, and to be clear before-hand this is all positive. But during the Hoonigan days, I cant say i was the biggest Vin fan, not that I disliked you but i just didnt have an opinion but I am really enjoying this new chapter in yours and some of the other guys lives, at least from a viewer perspective it is so much more relatable and we can actually learn something about you, your interests, who you are, etc. and at least for myself personally that is what i enjoy the most. Its more like watching a friend then watching an "actor in a tv show". Like we have very similar taste in cars and i never really was able to put that together in the old videos, but watching this content made by you and around what you want, ive become really interested in what you're doing and am glad you're doing it. Looking forward to the future of you.

Thank you for this review! I had an older NSX-T. Supercharged, etc. I test drove an Emira. It was not as good as my NSX. I ended up getting the Evora GT which I modified and dyno tuned to 504 bhp 407lbft torque. Manual of course. Blows both off those cars away.

I was a little sad when hoonigan feel apart. But I’m so happy you, Zach,Hert, ,Suppy and the boys. Made your own RU-vid channel. I really enjoy the content especially yours Vin! I’m realized I used to be so entertained with hoonigan vids because of you all. Please keep it up. You are doing a kick a** job. I will watch every video you put out bud! 🙏🏽

Engine bay and exhaust mics for everything!

Loved the drone shot at the end. Another great video. I like the different ways you are presenting your content.

Giving me old hoonigan days vibes with the perfect amount of unplanned chaos. Keep it up!

enjoyed your point of view when talking about new cars. rare to find videos that arent just ads trying to get you to buy one.

It’s awesome to see the OG hooning boys between here and Zac’s channel it’s killer

Always happy to see the crew back together

Quickly became one of my fave channels dude! Love the authenticity.

I now look forward to lunch on Thursdays cuz I'm excited to watch the new Vin vid. You have a great presence and the videos are motivating for me to get out in the garage when I'm home and work on something. Keep em comin, sponsors and all!

I was so hyped to see there was a new video. Thanks for putting these out!

seeing these every week is such a treat, appreciate the content brotha!

I am happy to see success in your channel man! I appreciate the chill Thursday morning content.

As far as the start stop button. The only way that cover makes sense is if you push the stop button while driving, it actually shuts off.

Loved the video man, also love your perspective on cars. The variety keeps it interesting and exciting. Keep it up, this is turning into my favorite channel!

Another banger! The production quality is fantastic as well as the b-roll Music selection. So if you're up late at night editing and putting a vlog together and you're wondering if it's a good combination. The answer is yes, keep it coming!

Keep it up man! Awesome stuff you’re doing. I love this era of creators coming out of the downfall of Hoonigan and outputting cool stuff. Y’all are still figuring it out and it feels fresh, it feels alive and I love it. Hope I am making sense.

Miss my early e30 so much . . they are so freaking perfect in alpine white.

Epic episode Vin, you did something you enjoy - driving/car show, there was a mix of things - a new car experience & race cars on the road, a good mix of cars, bonus - you got to hang out with Larry again but most of all you kept to your same edit style so hopefully the episode for you was enjoyable to film and edit. Because, for us, it was the same, rad, cool music vibe, sunny L.A. shed clips (at the start 😂) and a mix of things to keep us engaged... The Lotus started to get boring, so you pointed out it's cons, then you switched to some BMW's and race cars on the road struggles which was great for our entertainment. I love the dry humour of your videos and the music. The L.A. vibe is awesome, and your content keeps me coming back. I usually just click a like on your videos but I thought I should let you know that I am stoked to see your videos doing amazing regarding views so I hope in turn this keeps this format going because I really look forward to watching your videos. I watch on an 85" TV and the quality is great and the sound through our sound bar and sub is nice. 10 out of 10 mate. Best wishes from Australia 🦘 !

Getting sponsors just means you’re making it, and they help you do what you love

Damn, that BMW meeting had some lookers there! You don´t get to see these kind of builds over here in Germany due to our TÜV road approvel... Maybe next time think about including such a switch in content in the title of the vid, because i thought about skipping this since i´m not really interested enough in the Lotus to watch a 25 min vid about it. I just watched it anyways because it´s from you and your vids are always a vibe since you made your own channel, so that BMW meeting caught me by suprise. Glad i didn´t skip this one, delivered as always! 👍

Just a heads up for anyone trying out betterhelp, there have been some big problems with professionalism and therapist vetting. Not everyone has issues, but be careful, it's your mental health we're talking about!

Love seeing both yours and Zac’s new vids coming out! Keep it up boys, let’s go

Hey Vin! Some feedback (since you asked 😅) 1. You’re a great content creator. Your energy is great, you are 100% a CAR GUY that I think other car guys enjoy hearing from. The colabs with the old Hoonigang us great and I love seeing you on DDE. 2. The split content in the last few episodes has been tough for me personally to digest. Title & thumbnail say one thing then half the video is something else. I REALLY enjoyed the beauty shots of the BMW event, and the trials of getting there. But I clicked for the Lotus. I’d be interested to see what you can do with a whole episode on the Lotus and a whole episode on the BMW event. Either way keep it up. Oh, one more thing, your house is sick! Would love a brief tour if its not too personal for you and your lady.

Digging the more personal content. You seem to be happy doing it which is key. Keep it up brother 💪

Great stuff! Keep it up man! Don't stress about the ads, do what you got to do to keep making these!

No justification needed when you are producing killer content consistently like you are. You have a fantastic point of view and we are here for all the car content you serve up.

That was a great episode, loved the half car review/half meet format

Always happy when i see a new upload from you. Always feels natural not staged or blown out of proportion, thats what i really like about your videos. Just carguy stuff in all its forms.

I dig the feels of your channel, it's just real life Vin things.

Wow!! Double bubble for me as I work at the lotus factory at hethel in the UK where these Emiras are built so to see that on a content creators page that I enjoy is killer!!

Wow. That location for that car meet was epic. Kudos to the organizers for that!

I think vin is my new fav youtuber his flow n no bs way of things is amazing

This was a great episode!! I’m loving the content brotha!! Keep killing it

Sweet video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Makes me want one of these; as a guy who isn't under the hood of my car for much more than an intake swap or an exhaust swap, I could imagine owning one of these and enjoying the heck out of it. Also, the camera shake @14:08 is fine. Watching this on a 29" monitor and it was barely noticeable.

Good shit. . The relatable descriptions of driver feel is on point.