The car is cool and all, but can we just appreciate how scenic these streets are. Japan is so unique in its vibe. Would love to drive there myself one day.

When Inoue San revs the engine = instant goosebumps!

Dino, I loved this video on the guys at STAR ROAD. I like new cars but resto mods are my absolute favourite. Once again great content and production. I look forward to another one of these local tuner hero stories. Keep living the dream.

These are quickly becoming my favorite automotive videos to watch on KZfaq! They're so beautifully shot and edited. Also the fact that Dino actually knows what he is talking about is a breathe of fresh air when it comes to "Vlog" style videos as well. I do have one question; What camera, lens and gimbal do you use to shoot the more cinematic shots? Keep up the awesome work! Can't wait to see the next video

great video. love from osaka 🗾👩‍🔧❤‍🔥

Japan just is a whole different VIBE ❤❤❤

Really interesting to see the new and old style suspension and subframe stuff there, these cars are gorgeous. Awesome video as always. I'm enjoying this new content push on YT; hope it keeps growing for you.

Love the videos Dino!!! I really like your walk around videos having a look at the ins and outs of certain places like the Benz shop last vid. *Also that was a KPGC110 Kenmeri *C10 is Hako. :P Keep it up bro!

Prime content. One of my favorite stops from our trips.

Love it! Those noises are intoxicating! 👌💯🤙

Awesome Video! Definitely love seeing these features of smaller bustling shops.

I never knew a 240 could sound like that or even rev like that that’s crazy whole new appreciation for that motor and the shop

Just subscribed cause love Dino’s calm and collected approach on car culture! Can’t wait to see the other content. Keep up the great videos 👍😁

Very nice stuff Dino, I'm liking the vibe of this format! Looking forward to more!

Love the vids can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers please continue the great work and thank you for sharing your experience in japan 🙏🏽🙌🏽

Love love star road! They make the best configuration of Z engines compared to any tuning company out there. The way they rev is insane. Wish my 280z with triple webers would rev like theirs.

amazing insight, keep up the good work!

So much awesomeness!

Such a good sound, gave me goosebumps!

Thank you for going to Star Road so soon after my suggestion! We were at the shop in 2016 and got taken for a spin as well. These cars sound amazing! And well done on the camera work and presentation!

Great video, great shop, this is what Japanese car modification is all about, nice setting, quality visuals. Dino does it all.

Quality video as always. That Z sounds Fantastic Love those old Kei

Love it !!! Thank you

oh man I can't believe I just discovered Dinos' channel. Sublime content, thanks. I built my brothers Lseries on his 260z, I was a JRM Group engine development engineer in uk, these engines are very nice, they go FAST. I would love to work in Japan some day, but fear not being welcome

Great insight dude! Having had a 280z pre-covid I really want to get back into them!! Love the straight 6 screaming! Keep up the great work! :D

Dino!! Thank you for showcasing Star Road! I myself, I can't wait to finish my Star Road Hako! Again, thank you for showcasing Star Road..

Holy crap!! What an awesome soundtrack! Can’t wait to get back to Japan and build cars!

It sounds beautiful! What a gem.

Love these videos about all kind of shops be it 2 cars garage or big brand ones. But video like this one are true poetry. Your videos are the exact same beasts as your writings : I can really feel the atmosphere thru the media ! 😊

Absolutely brilliant film. Really got the vibe that you were discovering a properly unknown and secret back street tuner shop, that no-one else knows about, sort of like how it was when I first started getting into the JDM scene back in the late 90's, before the internet and KZfaq made it so much more visible and accessible. No doubt the enthusiasm is very real for these cars and it obviously really shows. On the acceleration runs, the sound sort of reminded me of the LFA, with that sort of maniac scream towards the redline. It would be good to maybe talk or interview the owner and hear a bit about his cars, I appreciate not everyone is comfortable talking on camera but it could be a nice extra for any future videos. Top class so far, keep it up.

best video of the shops so far

I love these shops, as you say, very Japanese style, and I'm a really big fan of this style cars, as much as I love the kaido racers this is the way I would go if I'll ever have a chance to own a jdm classic, as unfortunately in my country these are as rare as it can possibly get. Anyway, that red Z truly is something, 110% worth the money, as it's pretty obvious that it took a serious amount of man hours to reach that level of perfection, and what really is impressive is that it still is an old car, it still has the original L series and every other bit that, let's say, keep its old car soul alive and well. I wouldn't like it as much if it had a modern engine, those cars have their place, but if you can afford it this really is a special thing.

I see that Larry's visit motivated you to get back to YT! Welcome back!

Through your white frames is THE only way to view Japan. Thank you! EDIT: and those wet scenes with engine noised **chef kiss**

Nice , couple of 240ZG’s there, love the L motor 3.1!❤

I think I found a gem of a channel!! Love your editing

Fairylady Z S30 is one of my 2 dream cars of my life 🥵🤤

yes star road content! that orange Z on the lift got me very into fairladys when I saw the spotlight on SH years ago, very cool to see that they're developing it and racing it.

I just discovered your channel , I appreciate all that you do for this world of gear heads we live in. From Africa with love ❤ and the background instrumentals are fiiiirrreee... God bless you fam.

It sounds like a symphony!

Those are some beautiful cars ❤

Soooooooooooooooooooo Cool!!!! Speechless

Another good one, Dino. Thank you! :)

That's the stuff dreams are made of. 🤩

This was an incredible video! Gorgeous shots, wonderful commentary. My only complaint is the laundry list you just added to my Z in the garage!

240z are my favorite car. I love the content! 👌🔥 Japanese shops are like controlled chaos

5:08 - Fun Fact: there's a Suzuki Whizzkid/Fronte parked-up and wasting away next to the door to inside the _TopGear_ studio at Dunsfold.

240z 😎🏁

Nice video Dino! That Z really screamed! Cheers from Florida!

So cool.

It blows my mind how small all these Japanese shops are. I like to watch these videos to find ways to better utilize space in my shop😅

I have a love for well tuned and sorted NA straight sixes.These Z's are awesome,phenomenal work

Used to love your speedhunter articles!! Had no idea you made a channel! Just subbed and gonna go back and watch all your vids!

That red one has a magnificent engine ❤

its interesting that they use the later s30 interior, its my preference as well, just a bit more refined... The durability of the l-series block can be attributed to the higher nickle content within the casting, the bore are (usually) in good condition as well.

I love this sound. Only "Custom Made" can get it for you. It's very hard to create that particular sound

Cool to see shops in their home country. That one you where driving is called a 260 or 280Z in the US do not know exactly the date of that Z, but it has the later dash. In Japan there was no thing as 240Z they where all called Fairlady Z S30 up until 78 I believe. 79 saw the S130

Great style DC .

Star Road + S30 = Legendary

Great amazing video :-)... Very informative

I guess modernizing classics is a future proof buisness model. And nice work they´re doing.

Keep doing more videos!!

え～っと、海外のＺ好きなユーチューバーが わざわざスターロードまで動画撮りに来日したって ことでOK？ すげーpassionだな。

Headphone user here: voice comes and goes, depending on where the camera is pointed. A mic would go a long way, if you find that doable. Music is kiiiiinda loud on transitions, compared to your voice, so I found myself turning the volume up and down. Just a little bit of feedback! Keep it up, glad you're back!

Hope Inoue-san shows you his own self model figurine along w/ his orange car in it made by "Ignition model". It's very funny though exactly looks like him 😅

Wow, they have so many of them crammed into a tiny space.

Very nice work!! If I may ask what lens does the other guy use for the cinematics? It looks super clean 👌👌

bruh hands down my favorite automotive channel. Is there any old school mango celica turner shops in Japan?

I come via way of Larry Chen videos. When he is in Japan he always finds you. Next year I will go to Japan...even though I would hate leaving my Two Z Restomods for the week, I plan on spending. I want to do a JDM tour of all these cool shops and the night car meet ,that is so famous..

Great content Dino, love these little hidden corners of Japan… on another note check your audio levels, goes from your low voice to loud music and back…

Does anyone know what kind of front spoiler the blue 240z is running?

Hi Dino, what camera were you using for the dash shot while you guys were doing the test drive?

What mirrors are the red Z ?

The silver skyline at the back is a C110 Kenmeri, you can tell the difference from the C10 since it's got a sloped fastback look to it rather than the sedan look of the C10

I always see the L series but what about the Z31 series in Japan where are they doing these types of Z ? That connection I need enjoyed your video bro.

Hey Dino is this the same shop that was featured in the Discovery Channel Documentary with Rocky Auto,RWB, that Fairlady Shop and another (I can’t recall the cars they would restore)? Also I’m so glad the camera isn’t shaky at all. Makes it so much better to watch on 📺.

Grande Dino 👌🏼

My dream is to have a Star Road or Rocky Auto S30 build. Arigatou gozaimas Dino sama 👑

Smashing it Dino - matty

Great video. I have a question. Why Japan have red roads? That means to slow down in those areas?

this sounds so good, I'd almost want this in an R32 or R34 lol

what year was the blue 240z? the one that next to the red one

2:46 I'm not sure what I'm lookin at... Why are there ITBs on top of wrapped headers? How does that work?

I'm a big Nissan fan, and now my son is too. I'm looking for a father and son project Z or R32, R33 project cat. Do they have anything like that where we can work on an engine, suspension, transmission that need a bit of attention? or do you know of a shop that can has similar, and able to export to USA? thanks! and i love your videos!

8k up shift? Lovely.

I think I replayed 13:10 about 20 times.

I luv retro JDM but am in Canada... can they export?

Sounds like an air-cooled Porsche!

Any idea what RPM that 2nd gear pull was? The one he did before the tunnel. I play this video over and over just to hear it

Growing up in SoCal in the 70s 80s, these Zs were everywhere, Now, they are very rare birds. It's a shame.

13:09 is that 40 kph, mph or parsecs per year? Looks a bit more than even in mph 🙂

what the camera setup you use ?

As the population dwindles in Japan (by Japanese standards), it's really starting to look like the land time forgot imo. I see it all around the countryside and suburbs in Kyoto.

井上社長、テツさん🎉 やったね、世界進出！！

Good to know even Japanese shops have boxes piled up everywhere and janky ass tools laying around.

Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 💕 ❤ How much are these cars going for?

Too bad they didnt have their Aston Green Hakosuka demo car there! Unless it became a customer car or something. That was one of my favorite TAS cars

Sounds like it revs pretty high for an old engine

Most likely KGC110 (Kenmari) , GC10 is Hakosuka..... just my 2 cents

止まらなければいけないところはちゃんと止まりましょうね･･･! ルールなので(笑)13:06あたり