The worst possible timing. 24 hours before we were supposed to pack up and leave for Ebisu Matsuri, disaster struck. The manifold on the JZX100 completely snapped in half. With the biggest drift festival of the year just hours away, we had no choice but to tear into the car and try to pull off a miracle repair. Can we fix a broken manifold in under 24 hours, or are we missing Ebisu Matsuri entirely? Hit play to see if we make it to the track! #hi.chance #JZX100 #EbisuMatsuri #DriftingJapan #BrokenManifold #JDM #Cresta #1JZ
Our Manifold Broke 24 Hours Before Ebisu Matsuri...
The jungle is finally coming down! Today we're tackling the massive 30-year overgrowth hiding our abandoned 157-year-old Japanese house, and we uncovered something amazing. When we first took on this Meiji-era restoration project, we had no idea exactly what was hiding underneath decades of bamboo, vines, and weeds. Armed with some heavy-duty weed whackers and a whole lot of determination, we're finally cutting through the brush. Join us as we clear out the yard and reveal a beautiful, secret Japanese garden that hasn't seen the light of day in three decades! If you enjoyed this massive cleanup, hit the like button and make sure to subscribe to hi chance to follow along with the rest of our historical home renovation journey in Japan! Let us know in the comments what you think we should do with the garden space next.
We Found a Hidden Garden at Our Abandoned Japanese House (30 Years Overgrown)
What was supposed to be an epic drift day at Meihan quickly turned into a battle of survival! 😅 We hit the C-Course hoping for some solid seat time and aggressive entries, but we were plagued with mechanical issues right from the jump. We ended up spending half the day wrenching in the pits just trying to keep the car alive. When we finally got some momentum going and the car was feeling good, I pushed it just a little too hard on the entry and ended up kissing the famous Meihan wall. It’s just a small crash and the car will definitely live to drift another day, but it was far from the smooth session we were hoping for. Huge thanks to everyone who helped out in the pits to keep us rolling—that's what the drift community is all about. Drop a like if you enjoyed the chaos, and make sure to subscribe to the hi.chance channel for more Kansai drifting, JDM builds, and house updates. Let me know in the comments what your worst track day mechanical issue has been!
MEIHAN C-COURSE: Mechanical Gremlins & going too deep into the way
Testing the NEW suspension setup at Bihoku Highland Circuit! Today we’re pushing the limits of the drift build in Japan to see if these new coilovers can handle one of the most technical tracks in the Kansai region. Bihoku Highland Circuit is the ultimate testing ground for any JDM drift car. After installing the new suspension, I headed out to the track to dial in the dampening, height, and overall feel. Transitioning from a "missile" setup to a refined, clean build meant everything had to be perfect. In this video, we’re doing a full suspension test, track day vlog, and seeing how the car performs in tandems with the new geometry. If you love Japanese drifting culture, JDM car builds, and seeing what it's like to live and drift in Japan, make sure to hit that Subscribe button!
Testing My NEW Suspension at Bihoku Highland Circuit!
The Japan Refresh continues! Today we're tackling the biggest upgrade yet for the S14 Silvia—throwing on a brand new set of coilovers. Getting the suspension dialed in is absolutely crucial as we transition this car from a beat-up missile into a proper, clean drift machine. With all the recent seat time at tracks like Meihan and gearing up for more drifting down here in the Kansai area, this suspension overhaul is exactly what the car needed to handle properly on the circuit. Watch as we tear out the old setup, install the new coilovers, and finally get the S14 sitting perfectly. Drop a comment below and let me know what you think of the new ride height! If you enjoyed the video, please drop a like and make sure to subscribe to hi chance for more updates on the S14, the JZX100 build, and my Japanese drifting journey!
My Japan Drift Build Gets EXACTLY What It Needs!
In today's video, we are continuing the build on my S14 Silvia drift car here in Japan. The car has seen some action, so it was time for a major refresh. We’re installing a new front bumper, wide front fenders, and S14 tail lights to get this JDM legend looking its best before it hits the track again. Watch as we transform this S-Chassis: • Installing an aggressive S14 front bumper. • Fitting wider front fenders for better wheel fitment. • Replacing the old tail lights for a cleaner rear-end look. If you love drift builds, Japanese car culture, and the Nissan Silvia S14, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more updates from Japan!
Fixing my S14 Silvia Drift Car in Japan! 🇯🇵 | New Body Panels & Tail Lights
Part 3: The Transformation. The Ebisu Missile refresh is officially complete. If you’ve followed the first two parts, you know this JZX has seen some things. Today, we’re giving it a second lease on life with a fresh look before we head back to the tracks. A "missile" doesn't have to look like a wreck, and in this video, we prove that a little paint and a lot of elbow grease go a long way. This is the most satisfying part of the build—seeing the vision finally come together.
From MISSLE to SHOW CAR? JZX Ebisu Missile Reveal!
Can we save this 157-year-old Japanese treasure? After 30 years of total neglect, the garden of our abandoned Akiya has become a literal bamboo jungle. Today, the real work begins as we fight through decades of overgrowth to finally reveal the bones of this historic home. It’s been over a century since this house was built, and 30 years since anyone cared for this land. From hidden stone lanterns to massive bamboo stalks that have taken over the foundation, this cleanup was much harder than we ever imagined. This is the first major step in our Japanese farmhouse restoration journey!
30 Years of Overgrowth: Clearing My 157-Year-Old Japanese Garden
The 157 year old abandoned house project has finally seen some progress! This year we will be making as much progress as we can to try make it livable 🙌 Can’t thank @LilJakki enough for the help with manual labor, the filming and editing! We have a lot of work to do but we are excited!
157 YR OLD Abandoned Japanese house project
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