The Story Behind Building My RHD Integra 

Hello! I know alot was mentioned in this Integra video, but here are some main takeaways: New INTEGRA Merch Drop! aimlessgoods.com/collections/prizza-mike/products/prizzamike-persevere Stealing my 240sx: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MkURts4msto.html Building my $50 Sedan Integra: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FJvTzLLDaeY.html Dans Fiero Build: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vZLQ0PfCzmA.html Songs Used: Rain Check: 4.13.19 My Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4Avpzhvo07x4XpOu55zFGG?si=5sR1ZqjsR5-HdWJ2_qkQwA

"I'm barely getting by financially but I couldn't be happier" I felt this. Thank you for the huge inspiration you've had on me the last year

That car basically started this channel. Thanks to that car, I got to meet you and be friends with you. You also changed my mind on my own project car, I was going to sell my mustang to get a better model of said mustang but the car means so much to me that I decided to keep it and actually BUILD it. Thanks Mike for being a cool guy in general and I'd love to see more of your achievements in the future!

The first time I recognised your channel was when the 240SX crash occurred. It sucks what happened, but you never gave up and made the vehicle so much better, piece by piece. Keep doing what you do so well, man. It’s certainly paying off!

What a ride that integra has been through. I definitely agree that it seems that 2016 was peak car meet season. Kinda sad to see it all disappear as of lately though cars and coffee fills the void. Also really glad to see all the z32 appreciation. Really makes me envious and wish I knew about importers back when I bought my first one. Could have gotten one for even cheaper lol. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

The whole police situation after you spin out would have made me so upset I probably would have been brought to jail. That cop wouldn’t have heard the end of it. “ I have my own toe truck, I will not pay for this” “How am I getting a ticket for spinning out on an iced road?” “Where were you when it happened? Did you see I could have been cut off?” I don’t know how you stay so positive man, that sort of thing just eats at me.

This is exactly what why this is my favorite RU-vid channel of all time. Never stop progressing.

There are plenty of rust free Integra here in San Diego. I’m a 52 year old man, I still have my 99 Integra LS four door’s automatic. I really like your passion and motivation not just for yourself but for others to inspire them as well. My Integra has been with me since I was in the Army when I had to drive from San Diego to Fort Bragg North Carolina at least six times back and forth. Now that I’m no longer in the military I still don’t have the time to work on my 99 Integra. It needs a new paint job and all the dents around it. The shops gave me an estimate of $3500 to do the body works and and paint. I know a little bit about painting but that’s it. Your videos inspires a good amount of viewers myself included. Please keep doing what you’re doing. When you love doing something that you love it’s not a job. I subbed

This is a hell of a story. I’m glad that you kept it and did the many builds when most of us would get a new shell. Your channel is awesome and im glad I found it! Keep on keepin on

What a bunch of different types of misfortunes. You're inspiring, brother 🤌 &I love that ending message + that reoccurring sentiment. "Do what you love" & "if you never try you'll never know"

Many times over I have said how much you inspire me. I have been obsessed with cars since I was probably 5-6 years old, growing up with my dad who has been a mechanic all his life and still is today. I used to take the school bus over to the shop he worked at and “helped” him till he got off work. As I would get older the obsession with cars would grow too. I got my first car when I was 14 - a 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX with a blown engine. My dad and I worked on that car for the next 2 years and the day of my 16th birthday was the first start… only had that car a year before I sold it for a brand new 1999 dodge neon Sport 2 door. It has been my 1 and only brand new car… that car went from 100% stock to fully modified with a body kit, wing, tail lights, lowered, wheels - the whole 9 yards…. Car meets and car shows from 2000-2004. It was an insane transformation! Had that car for 11 years and eventually sold it. Many cars later and I now have a 2012 VW GTI and a 2005 MINI Cooper S, both of which are modified. I have never kept a car stock lol. This year I’ll be turning 41 and still obsessed with all things cars - car shows, events, drives, meets, tv shows, RU-vid creators…. Cars will always be my passion, but I think that’s why I never went into the automotive field, was because i was afraid it would ruin that passion. It ruined it for my dad over the years so I learned from him. I’m in the airline industry and get to fly all over the country, which is my second passion - traveling. Have seen some amazing places over the last 6 years of being a flight attendant, but 10 amazing years with the company and getting to mess around with multi million dollar aircraft. Still amazes me to this day!! Sorry for the long story, it just seemed like the right time to talk about it and just say thank you for being you and your authentic self - sharing your passion as well and teaching us some knowledge. Your words of wisdom has been very helpful, even now in my 40s lol. Always look forward to your videos and can’t wait to see the next steps on the 240. I’ll also keep my eye open for any integras that pop up in the pick a part yards here as well.

My clapped 240 thanks you for your channel Mike. It's got more attention in the last 5 months than the previous 5 years while it was in a field. Love the channel I'm ways happy to see a new episode

I'll be honest, watching your videos has really helped spark my interest in working with automotive, hearing about the history of your Integra is just so cool, seeing all the phases of just how much change the car went through as you learned is just interesting. Thanks for sharing your story and hope to see more from you man!

I think it's amazing what you've learned in the time you've done so. Even more amazing is how likeable you are and how by putting yourself out there and being an extrovert, you were able to meet so many people willing to help you/teach you. Which you totally give back in your videos, you'd actually be a great teacher. I love your energy and your channel. Salute to you PrizzaMike. Autocorrect to 🍕

What a story! I'm so glad you decided to follow RU-vid and be able to share this with us. Can't wait to see more of the Integra again! I'd love to see how you did the interior panels with the designs :)

I have recently traded a reliable car that broke down on me for a non operational 1991 Honda civic, as of Feb 14,2023 I have had it for 3 days and am having second thoughts that I a 17 year old made a very dangerous financial and boring decision, but after watching this video and seeing how his journey has changed him and still he had kept his car makes me happy for my future it may not be the same in every step yet by seeing his journey I am ready Thank You Mike.

I really needed this vid, man. I found you after I got my first car that I own/purchased. It's a 1998 DC4 Frost White Integra LS. I love it to death and want to keep it forever. I'm currently in car sales during these times and every day want to quit due to severe burnout. I try to make phonk/wave music for the car scene and have had a slowdown on that too due to these hours killing my free time and mental.. This video, especially the ending, really hit home for me and allowed for me to think more outside the box. Thank you for the message, content and positivity- keep it up

I own a 2000 Integra LS as my first car and I plan to keep it for years and hearing your story of how your integra basically changed your life and got you where you’re at right now along with all the knowledge you have gained to work on cars because of it, makes me wanna work on mine more, your story with your integra is truly inspiring!🙌🏽

yo dude. i appreciate all your help constantly through youtube, instagram, literally everywhere with anything! you’ve fully changed the car community and knowing there’s a person like you who cares so much and is so genuine is very refreshing and new. big inspiration to me. we literally have the same cars almost haha

Man, this story is very inspiring. It also makes me really think about if I really wanna sell my first car as soon as my license allows me to drive more powerful cars or attempt a big project like a engine swap because the current engine is only 78hp and also hardly holds any compression anymore but the mechanic that fixed my wheel bearing and transmission seal a few weeks ago told me to just buy another one with a different engine because it would be to complex to attempt something like that. Also I was wondering what work you do currently outside of RU-vid , I really want to work on cars but I’m worried the practical jobs don’t pay properly and the engineering jobs are mostly done at a desk and not in a shop but I will probably try to get a instruction for automotive engineering from a big company like Audi which offers an education while you work there. Anyways sorry for the rant, this video was very nice as always.

Mike your an awesome story teller and watching the whole 240 build then listening to the integra story really motivates me to rip apart my r33 skyline and restore it to something that can be fun functional and reliable. The always keep progressing mantra is something everyone with a passion or goal should try and keep in mind it’s never the end that’s fun it’s always the journey.

As a young teenager I want too become a mechanic and learn more about cars I already know a lot. But this makes me want to keep going with it its very inspiring:)

I have a lot of respect for people like this guy who will say upfront that they made, and learned, from their own mistakes or just ways if doing things but would not do again.

you're good story teller👏 good luck 👊

Ur a true car guy i apricate it alot and makes sence why u are hanging on to that car.. Respect

Yesss so excited to watch this! Been waiting for a while to hear the backstory :)) Watched it now! Congratulations on coming so far, both with the car and your life, proud of you!!

This is the video that brought me to the channel a year ago. Glad to see the success you’re having now. Congrats mike and keep grinding 💪

Watched the entire video. Love your dedication, the will, the passion! You're so awesome Mike! Keep doing what you love.Very motivational/ inspirational. NO FRESH STARTS. KEEP THE STORY ALIVE❤

Man, the things you've gone through are crazy, but everything you said always remains true. Hope to see more 240sx build videos and finally the completion of it, can't wait to see it getting done. Prior to your channel I wasn't quite interested in Silvias, but now daamn, I wish I had one.

Inspired the shit out of me man. Nothing stopped you from keeping that teggy running. Your something else bro teggy boys for life.

Good job on wanting to learn. We all was not born knowing how to fix cars. Many years ago I was the “go to” person to fix my friends cars but they all have learn how to do it themselves now.

I have a volkswagen golf mk4 2003 and is becoming my own little project, me and my dad bought it about 4 years ago and my dad absolutely abused the hell out of it working in construction and what not. Now I decided to take care of it fix all the damages putting new wheels, control arms, checking the junkers website almost everyday for golf's and going there almost everyday getting parts and see what I can work with, doing the paint job right now and its been about 2 months since i started and i can't wait to see when she's finished. Also found your channel yesterday and I've been watching your junkyard videos and your story and man it is inspiring and your really can get stuff done if u out your mind into it, also learning from your vids aswell.

Your cars have the craziest story’s and journeys and it shows how passionate you are about learning and working on your cars, it’s really inspiring to me seeing all these cars of yours that have gotten crushed and totaled and somehow you manage to give them a second life. Keep it up 🔥🤟

Your an inspiration broh your going make it big on you tube keep it up love all your content there's not one Ive seen that has not board me .👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

You’ve easily become my favorite person to watch on RU-vid, I’ve been specifically waiting on this video for a while. You’re gonna go far man, keep doing what you’re doing! I’ve got projects in my driveway collecting dust, I hope one day I’m as motivated as you are to get them finished 🙌🏻

After seeing multiple stolen clips of your content on FB etc...I finally found your channel! Ultimate respect, your S13 content is very inspiring.

All your cars have the most badass stories. They’re all just hotrods. Nothing about them is normal and that’s what makes them perfect. I am so happy I started watching your videos, your positivity has really made me try to change my mindset

Hey dude, so I don't think I've ever posted a comment on a channel or anything. But I wanna say this inspired me so dang much man. Last year I got a 07 RX-8 sport. Things been a dream car for me for so long and after having to sell my 94 Miata to a friend to move out from the midwest back to the east coast I wanted to get the car of my dreams. I've been wanting to work on that RX-8 for a while now since as crazy as it is, she's my daily driver as well! I've been wanting to get her a bit lower, change the wheels from the stock ones it's got and finally work on her suspension. Sadly this year hasn't been the best for me in a lot but anytime I get in that car and hear that rotary go it literally turns any bad day into a good one. Watching all the craziness and fun you went through with your teggies got me inspired to make sure my angry dorito gets the work and love it deserves. Just wanna say thanks man! Please keep up the vids and hope to see more of that teggie when you get her set up the way ya want some day!

Mike you are awesome! I had no idea you had so much automotive experience. Crazy what has happened to your cars and what you did to keep the dream alive!

for someone who owns 2 tegs. 👏👏 i appreciate keeping them tegs alive 👏👏

me & a couple homies have been filming a full vx part for about a year now, just never have enough time in between all the bullshit jobs, car always being fucked & different schedules etc, left advance auto a few months ago and have barely been scraping by but I will say that having more time to film this video and do what I love has made me marginally happier dude especially fully believing in what I’m doing, great video and great vibes dude

this is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen, in terms of story and making me feel something it’s pretty crazy

Since it's my favorite car on your channel, I request that you rebuild the car just as well as the 240sx. After so many tours that it has served you as a truck and so many memories are attached to this vehicle for you too, it really deserves to be rebuilt.

mike if you ever read this, i jsut want you to know you are literally the best youtuber i have watched. not because the quality is off the charts (its not), and not because it has the craziest builds (it doesnt), but it honestly just feels like hanging out with a real friend on a sunday afternoon just talking about cars. not a lit of channels do that these days, and im glad you do these types of videos. you are a huge inspiration for me and thousands of other people. never stop being you mike, we need more people like you.

Yours and a few other RU-vid channels convinced me to get into cars. I wanted an integra pretty bad and after looking at the market, I couldn’t go for it. I ended up getting an rsx type s in august of 2022. I haven’t done much to the car other then header and exhaust, but you and others have taught me very well that I shouldn’t get cheap parts so I’m going for only good parts for her. Could not thank you and everyone else on RU-vid or forums or just the community in general for all the help with everything. Thank you for doing what you do man.

My first car was sitting in my garage for few years now. Blown engine, rusty shell and accident damage, when we towed it there on summer tires in the winter. Thank you, this spring i will start rebuilding it. I've been following this channel ever since crash video ended up in my recommended page, and it was highly inspirational

You my man,Are a BEAST!! So good to see someone so willing to learn and not afraid to tackle any job! I have been a Mechanic for 26 years. And anyone that says they don't need advice or act like they know all..stay away from them. I am 48 tomorrow and I am still learning new things everyday! Everybody knows something, but nobody knows everything!!!

so stoked to see this video finally mike! We all appreciate your hard work man!!

100% this mentality is why I took on a build that no one else would touch, by no means is it a gem, but it’s a platform to learn. Once was on fire, total loss, now I can drive it and it fucking rips, can’t wait to start getting it looking good again.

You were living the life building this car. I wish I would have learned as much as you did early on. But hey, I'm still learning more and more at 27 and have big plans for my car this year. Thanks for making killer content that inspires others to do their best and try something new.

Hey Mike, I started watching a month ago and thank you for bringing so much positivity into your content, you are truly an inspiration to me and many other people. Unlike other higher profile creators who speeds through builds with a massive budget, you showed us what is possible no matter how dire the situation can be. Your craftmanship and determination is incredible and now I know I should chase my dreams harder than ever, thank you so much.

thank you mike for this sweet little background story, your words of encouragement really hit deep in my current desperate times. its nice to know someone else is out there going through the same shit and judgement about there life or lifestyle. and you continue to do it bc simply that's what makes you happy.

Always stoked on you for your positivity! Keep going.

What a great history. I love watching your channel and always look forward to more videos

Dude. This is some journey man! Gonna get my self a hoodie. That design and after listening to this story. 10/10.

You are the biggest inspirations to me on this platform. Of all the car youtubers, have really inspired me the most. I am baffled at how you have the ability to do these kinds of things and its so impressive to me. I really do want to use this kind of mindset when working on my car. Seeing you restore and fix these cars makes me want to do the same to my own, or pick up a cheap project to make a running driving car to enjoy again. Thank you for providing your knowledge and stories. I really hope that you can continue doing this and that you get the kind of money you should be getting for your hard work and persistance.

Stay proud from where you started to where you are presently. Not only as a skilled person, but as a person yourself.👍

Love the encouragement you have never gave up on this car love the video

Hilarious that the og clutch from 2014 is still in the car. Thing is an absolute trooper!

Ever since I started watching your videos, I've always wanted to know more about the integra. Such a cool and interesting story, it's so nice that you still have your first car, and that you never gave up on it.

I literally love how motivated you are I’ve been putting off working on my accord and every time I watch your videos I get motivated I’ve gotten a lot done to it and thank you ❤

Great video. Most MOST especially, the positive words or encouragement you put out for the viewers each time i appreciate that from one car enthusiast to another keep up the good work 👏🏾 🙌 👍🏿 👌🏾

Absolutely awesome video Mike you're spot on thanks for the motivation and good advice , your words are wise and i heard them on the right time

The fact that you're happy doing what you're doing speaks a lot. I genuinely wish you the best of success!!

Mike is the best example of a car enthusiast none of this hate just good vibes ❤

You are so inspiring bro. Thank you for telling all of your stories

I’m so happy you decided to fix everything that kept happening warms my heart to see ppl doing anyhting it takes to keep the car they love alive

watching your videos always puts me in a good mood and gets me motivated to work on my cars, im glad to see that RU-vid is working out for you

While watching the video I recognized the 240, just started watching but I remember seeing the wrecked 240 at USAIR it looked so familiar I had to go back and look at my old phone videos to see but sure enough I got some footage. Very cool to see the Chanel, subscribed.

Amazing content as usual. Amazing story, I love that your just a normal guy giving us other guys a view into your life. Keep up the great work.

Your story is amazing. Thanks for teaching us as well (Cars + Life). Keep progressing😎😊

I've been watching every video since I saw the 240 crash video. Keep going. You are an inspiration for a lot of us

Thanks for posting these videos you have helped me learn so much about cars!!!

i just watched this video i came across watching car videos and this one cuts deep man i have a 96 integra that i will never get rid of and have done so many things to it and learned so much that's really the whole part of the journey people tend to forget that i hold so dearly you earned a sub and really reinforced my motivation to get my jdm front done on my teg i cant wait for future content !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very inspiring my friend, like you I'm happy with my life a simple one and fixing cars at this stage is a blast! Keep rocking bro.!

dude im blown away! good for you, what a inspiration you are.

I’m not sure what it is about your channel but your videos are so peaceful to me I enjoy them a lot keep it up thanks

This is no joke one of the best videos I have ever seen, truly inspiring!

Your creations are you and life is the feeling you get when you have your chance to prove to yourself that you live to learn.👍❤️🇨🇦 Great video!

I enjoy it. I love the way u grew, that state of mind. The important thing is to learn and become better. Sorry about my English. Keet that great work, dude!

Absolute legend Mike. Keep doing what you’re doing!

Well done I am proud of u bro, I love seeing people explore their hobbies and interests. My dad owns his own workshop so I grew up on repairing cars and love junkyards. Love from the uk. Oh god bless good friends :)) enjoy your journey

Thanks for this story, really amazing seeing what this car went through!! I'd definitely buy Integra merch when available. Again thank you for the Integra's story 💯👌

This is a true carguy story just after one watch it motivates me to build my foxbody and go to auto tech schooling with the passion that you have, keep up the great work man you and your content are an inspiration ive been a loyal subscriber for 1 year and will continue to be❤

Love hearing stories like this. I have a 97 firebird that has deep sentimental value to me. I'm doing all I can to bring it back to the road. I have a lot of work and learning to do, but I'm excited. Your vids give me hope and have reinvigorated my drive to get it done. Thanks.

Thank you for this video. It is indeed very motivating. Very well put together.

You are a true inspiration man , i got my self a new project car. You made me believe in my capabilities while watching your vidz. Thank you for that, i will be here for your voyage also ✌🏻

i remember seeing this car in the background of your older videos when you moved the 240 into the garage. Always wondered about and well... now we know how much this car is to you, its more than meets the eye for sure. Amazing story, good that its still here.

I love your videos, the way you talk about cars, how passionate you are, i just love it

This is literally the best video I’ve seen in so long, and this is giving me a lot of confidence to buy my own 94’ integra as it’s now my dream car. Thank you

What a wild ride! I have been watching every single video you have posted since the 240 crash. Always excited for the next one you drop and haven't missed one since. You inspired me to work on my own cars and after years of saving and flipping I finally got my dream car a 96 WRX STI sedan. Learnt how to do rust repairs, body work and engine work. Also made so many friends who love cars like me along the way too. Love your junkyard videos as well, it motivated me to go to my local one and get parts for my own car. Keep up the good work inspiring other car enthusiasts to not be scared to learn and work on their cars. Excited to see the journey for your 240 and 300zx in your future videos 😁💪🏽

Very inspiring video, hope you keep moving along with the builds and videos.

From one mike to another your motivation to keep going is Insane. Can’t wait till the 240 is back drifting again. Your crash was what brought me here and I subbed after the first video. Panel work and fabrication is so much harder that nuts and bolts. When I think neck to the modifications I did to my first cars I laugh I’d 100% do things different. Thanks for sharing your passions from a Scottish mechanic 👨‍🔧

Hell yeah Mike. I can relate to your story man. Glad your still doing yt.

Hell yeah dude keep it up! Thanks for all your inspiration and awesome videos

Determination can get you a long way in life. Keep it up Mike 🙌

As always another banger Video!! Always love seeing the journey of the cars you own! I'm so much like you that I had my 1st 90 Honda Civic Si hatch for 14yrs and did 5 swaps along the way to daily drive her always! It was my senior summer build. The original D16a6 crankshaft was twisted from the previous owner outruning the cops in it and I bought it for 700$ as is all bone stock and another wrecked hatchback for 300$ to pull the D15 out and transplant in her and on the road with 250$ more in parts! I will forever love and miss it sooooo much! I kick myself for selling it a few yrs back all the time!

Thanks for your back story, I feel like I know you way better and showed the progression of your mad skills

Again very inspiring words at the end. Thank you for being honest and I wish you well.

Mad respect buddy! Keep the motivation going!