I’m Done With Car Giveaways

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4 ай бұрын

It's time to tell the truth. This has been a long time coming. Please hear me out. For even more details, head to our podcast ‪@ShanksCast‬. As always, we appreciate the continued support through FiveThreeSupply.com
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@ShanksCast 3 ай бұрын

@Juan_More_Mile 3 ай бұрын

@eviljesus6111 Ай бұрын

Na ah

@classys-chassis6433 3 ай бұрын

Instead of giveaways u should help people finish their builds. I also think it would be good content.

@j.moneyfilms 3 ай бұрын

Kinda like what throtl did/still does

@mariomorales8187 3 ай бұрын

He would still have to raise money through his followers and give the help out to someone who may have gambled their kids milk money.

@mach275 3 ай бұрын

10 years working on my king cobra def needs some final touches to drive! Drove it in the garage 10 years ago and it hasn’t seen a highway since 💀

@yourdaddy9622 3 ай бұрын

Hi! 2013 civic si coupe here. In need of power. Vote for me? Lmao

@DIMILifts 3 ай бұрын

bro just wants his own build to finally be completed. lmfaooo. jk. that is a good idea though.

@nicholasmiranda9368 3 ай бұрын

Bro I never even thought of the fact that it preys on people's gambling addiction. And this is from an ex drug addict. You're a real one for making the decision to not participate in that. I always look forward to your advice at the end of every video.

@82mjoseph 3 ай бұрын

Yes it does

@j.moneyfilms 3 ай бұрын

Ive always made this arguement and have been told "but you get a physical item(t shirt) for your money so its not really gambling" Yes it is. Throwing half your paycheck on merch for a "chance to win" is gambling. Not to say I dont buy merch, because I do. But I dont see a giveaway and start splurging. Edit-typo

@82mjoseph 3 ай бұрын

@@j.moneyfilms true

@richardlapoint1845 3 ай бұрын

Youre exactly right. When i first started seeing giveaways, I said this is a money ploy for merch from youtube and another way for them to make money. It's cool that people wanna make money, no problem there, but there are probably people putting themselves in the poor house or almost in foreclosure to win these cars I'm pretty sure. And, while it's their choice, it is a pretty slimy business model to take advantage of people like that.

@-g-lock813 3 ай бұрын

yea i was strung out but now im smooth

@aw6545 3 ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, 2024 feels like a big restart for a lot of us. In alot of different directions

@cojofoplays1837 3 ай бұрын

Big agree

@m4xripper 3 ай бұрын

Me every year

@richardlapoint1845 3 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more. I thought me and my wife were the only ones 😂

@justindwyer13 3 ай бұрын

Lmao I got an ad for a lambo giveaway 💀

@VictoriaShanks_ 3 ай бұрын

😂

@richardlapoint1845 3 ай бұрын

😂

@scottyd0530 3 ай бұрын

I remember the first piece of merch I ever bought from Five Three back in 2020 was the black script trucker hat, which I still have. The message and purpose behind Five Three is what drove me to make that purchase, along with every other purchase I've made from the website. Going back to the roots of Five Three is exciting to hear, and personally makes me super happy. I love that you've been such an advocate for mental health Evan, and this disastrous world needs more people like that.

@VictoriaShanks_ 3 ай бұрын

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@evantalley4388 3 ай бұрын

I bought merch before and I LOVE it, amazing quality, though tbh I initially bought it for a giveaway. I’m actually so stoked to hear the full truth about the end of the giveaways, because I would sometimes think about spending more money to try and win these cars (addictive personality) so this is actually something I didn’t even fully realize I was one of those people that could be preyed upon, so hearing the reality check with full transparency was amazing. Keep it up Evan! Just how humble and real you are about everything is why I keep coming back to the videos and why I buy the merch 😁

@TintinBxB 3 ай бұрын

At the end of the day, we're all winners when Evan posts a video.

@VictoriaShanks_ 3 ай бұрын

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@Royalcrimsonstang222 3 ай бұрын

Your awesome! Agreed!God bless

@frannaaaa44 3 ай бұрын

Love the honesty evan, so true, giveaway’s honestly make one person happy and piss more people off, id rather just gain fans via dope content❤

@calebsmyre 3 ай бұрын

Really glad to see you return to your old content style.. I haven’t watched for 3-4 years, but will definitely keep up now. Your old STI videos taught me to drive stick years ago.. always appreciated those lol

@rickyboostedhonda27 3 ай бұрын

I 100% agree, and am so thankful you made a video about this. It’s so bad to see how many company’s do this, I see it all the time.

@BargainBinkey 3 ай бұрын

I just entered to win a car from a different channel, when checking out they offered me 3 extra entries for $30. Right, after turning that down, they offered 10 more entries for $10/month. This is the only time I will enter one of these because I hate when something pure can be twisted into a money grabbing scheme.

@LegitStreetCars 3 ай бұрын

Great video dude and congrats on your decision. I'm going to go pick up some merch!

@JerrysEdits 3 ай бұрын

31 likes no replies?

@sleepydylon 3 ай бұрын

Admittedly I don't usually watch your videos - I found you during the garage build which I did enjoy though. Despite that I did watch this full video (even the YT ads) because I haaaaaaaate the giveaway industry, it has always felt so scummy to me and its the quickest way to get me to skip through parts of a video. Kudos to you for this move👍 I'll second a comment below that mentioned " partnering with a company like better help and offer someone 5 pre-paid sessions for them to try therapy"

@VictoriaShanks_ 3 ай бұрын

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@rsxking2004 3 ай бұрын

I haven’t watched your channel for years! Probably my last episode was when your garage was flooding when you first moved. I’ve missed a lot of content. But seems like you still holding to core values. Always loved that about you and the channel. Stay true bro

@rrandy_ 3 ай бұрын

Much respect for your straight up talk, as minute as it may sound I try not to watch any content involving a giveaway car, like the Cletus channel for example will start off with a promotion and that’s my cue to stop watching. But to each their own

@trulyboosted1264 3 ай бұрын

Honestly I am so happy with this decision, I've always loved the content but recently I did feel like things had changed with all the giveaways, but so happy to see you come back to the basics, cant wait to see what you put out! all love!

@Hacob_R 3 ай бұрын

Love the idea of the five three brand and staying true to your background. Should see if bikes and beards would ever collaborating or something? You mentioned something about straying away from the content that got you into this and that's why I started watching. I cant say I've watched too much recently and I'm glad God had me click on this one. I hope he keeps bringing me back. God bless you and your family Evan(:

@jwilley1991 3 ай бұрын

Way to stand on principle. You love to see someone putting their money where their mouth is.

@masonr5647 3 ай бұрын

Evan I just wanted to say I respect you and your brand so much! I personally don’t buy merch only cuz I’m poor but I have most definitely bought five three merch not intended in winning anything! You’re a huge inspiration to a lot of us! Keep grinding brother!

@LifeofPandK 3 ай бұрын

This has been going on for a while not just 5 years. There were giveaways before just on a smaller scale and not as popular. It just became big because people finally realized there was lots of money to be made. Why is DraftKings successful? Why are casinos always open? Why is cryptocurrency popular? Why is the stock market especially short-term stocks popular? It all revolves around gambling and getting rich quickly or winning something you may not afford. Good move and glad you saw this. Also not discussed but some are sketchy as the winners have been known to be related to the giveaway owners.

@evanshanks 3 ай бұрын

We talk about the shadiness on the podcast:)

@BulliKid 3 ай бұрын

Much yes!!! Thanks for the topic. It’s so true.

@KAS470 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been getting disconnected from my cars / hobby too. Not sure if I’m depressed or if it’s because I work on other peoples cars for a living and not my own. It’s strange when one of the things that use to make you so happy begins to bring you misery more often than it should.

@nimbleryan735 3 ай бұрын

Can't relate on the mental health side, but atleast from the work side i can. For myself, i can say I've had a disconnect from my car's for the last 2 years because of how dull working on cars has become because of work. Everything to do with car's feels like a choir. But for me, i found going to the gym and doing morning runs reignited that spark which has also made me want to change jobs to keep the spark going A friend of mine usually says this quote 'The longer you stare at it the harder it makes it to care anymore' because his ER34 Skyline needs a few fixes. Bills and lack of time makes him push back on some work that needs doing

@bobos245 3 ай бұрын

@ryan735 Top that off with how expensive car parts have become, and how aggressively the EPA has gone after aftermarket companies. Hell, I've put off driving my car as I need tires, and since they have almost doubled in price, I cannot afford a set...

@rickyboostedhonda27 3 ай бұрын

You a great dude, and you have good morals bro. I love that you showed light on this situation.

@3dcollins719 3 ай бұрын

You are right about the Giveaway industry. Its like every day I see a new company giving something away. I remember when people used to think eighty80 was a scam or that one company that advertised a purple R34 for what seemed like a year.

@Hoopers_s 3 ай бұрын

A local guy to me won there grey ridox supra they gave away.

@GYungBaeOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Eighty80 seems legit. Tunercult is way worst in my opinion. Your entries doesn't accumulate, entries will lose throughout time during the giveaway. The giveaway deadline is not even accurate.

@e36_swangin83 3 ай бұрын

The first eighty80 giveaway was a grey r32 a local in my town won lol.

@McMullen-LongMotors 3 ай бұрын

This makes complete sense. And thats no joke about seeing a new company every day its wild! I'll admit I've bought the most Five Three stuff when theres been a giveaway but I really just wanted a chance to meet you guys and I was gonna wear my old LEGALIZE R34 shirt cuz thats the first merch I ever bought from anybody.

@JSorenson81 3 ай бұрын

I didn’t realize until you made this video as to why I stopped gravitating to your content. I’ve been here since the Miata and WRX days. Was obsessed with the SC build. Loved the Supra and civic builds. But once it was all about the giveaway cars, I just stopped clicking. Your merch was the first merch I ever bought from a KZfaqr. Pumped to see where you go with the channel again man. I’m here for it🤟🏼

@Archydos 3 ай бұрын

Let's go! Focus on you and your passion, that is the best and only way forward! Btw, bimmers suck but are also awesome. Try an N54 on for size :P

@Issacguerrero 3 ай бұрын

We want to see the evo and a DSM BUILD!

@EdwardSteadfast 3 ай бұрын

Dude. I respect you. ❤ Stay blessed.

@ebenb223 3 ай бұрын

Mad respect for you brother! I am down here in Texas and would love to meet you some day! Love you and your Family! Keep it up bro!

@rambl.n 3 ай бұрын

And this is why I've always loved you and your channel, thanks for your continued honesty and quality content. much love!

@clarenceperkins3115 3 ай бұрын

I will say I loved your past content, it was awesome watching you build your own cars I was very inspired as well, you still do great work and look forward to what you do going forward

@scimpty 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for shedding some light on these giveaway channels. We support everything you do Evan!!

@RunningJoe 3 ай бұрын

love the reasoning! hope to see you at tx2k so i can buy some merch in person! the shipping kills me going to canada

@kiddirfterproductions9979 3 ай бұрын

Going back to the roots that we all came to know and love. I love and respect the most honest from KZfaqrs like Evan as well as the vlog from Randy illiminate about his.

@Salimji26 3 ай бұрын

I have bought your merch before, but never really for the giveaway because I am not in the US, the reason I don't buy merch often is usually the shipping costs to get them, I know that's not your fault but it does make it difficult at times to justify the cost. But I am glad you are going back to the roots and can't wait to see the builds get completed

@evanshanks 3 ай бұрын

We appreciate the support. You're right, international shipping is crazy!

@Salimji26 3 ай бұрын

@@evanshanks I know and it sucks, but thanks to the sale I just made an order 🤣 adding to my five three merch collection ❤

@jaymojo 3 ай бұрын

I respect your honesty. I wouldn’t say I have a gambling addiction but whenever I entered a giveaway I definitely justified it by saying I’d rather gamble and keep a t shirt then gamble for an empty lotto ticket. Good luck with your builds moving forward bro!

@jayteavee9914 3 ай бұрын

I must say Evan, your transparency and honesty has always been so admirable. Good for you and I’m proud of you being able reflect and have the integrity you carry daily. Good shit dude 🤝🏼

@Chrishdz1292 3 ай бұрын

Also a good thing about the giveaways for a channel it helps ur name get out there if they really like the way u fix them up but what u said is also true

@MTNorville 3 ай бұрын

The only giveaways I even acknowledge now about now are similar to RCR where they blatantly say they need money to go Australia, to make content. But I can't afford a $50 mug right now.

@Chickenorange66 3 ай бұрын

I got sweatpants and a sweatshirt from the VERY FIRST merch drop and its still super comfy to wear

@Rojotrolling 3 ай бұрын

much respect, i can't stand those giveaway pages on instagram, facebook etc.

@dose_of_j 3 ай бұрын

I 100000% agreee with this take! That’s why I’d never enter those giveaways bc I’ve seen how MAD ppl get for not winning and spending all their money just to win a car or car parts

@Krysco51 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I’ve been so over the giveaways. At first it was cool, some channels more so than others. It got to a point where like every car channel was doing them non stop and almost every upload had a big chunk of the video being an advertisement for the giveaway. Also gotta be honest, this applies more so to other KZfaqrs as I haven’t watched your channel in quite awhile. This video just randomly popped up.

@johnschwab1972 3 ай бұрын

I personally love the way Evan’s merch taste 😂

@E28Source 3 ай бұрын

Interesting video, I've helped launch some of the sweepstakes brands and only a couple made it big. 2020 was a peak with everyone having extra cash laying around.

@Alex.R204 3 ай бұрын

The portrait mode kinda trippy lol

@jakepalmer1747 3 ай бұрын

Huge respect for sticking to your principles

@FaworDrifts 3 ай бұрын

I will ask one more time: saw few clips of wagon drifting before SC on huston academy and texas speedway. Will be any compilation of this? POVs etc? Very curious how wagon with NA 3,0 worked

@luvvfayjoxs6831 3 ай бұрын

Hey, where can i personally contact you? (im buying a skyline r33 but not the real gtr. im getting a 25gt or gts or gtt and it my first skyline i don't know what to do i want my car to have a turbo but i don't know anything about jdm cars this is goona be my first serious tuner car i have a i already have a rb25 engine custom but that all the r33 is coming soon im goona engine swap i don't really know what im doing 😂

@luvvfayjoxs6831 3 ай бұрын

My KEY POINTS I DONT CARE ABOUT SPEED I JUST WANT MY CAR TO SOUND NICE but i don't know anything about turning or what parts i should use if it should be hks parts or nismo parts idk PLEASE LET ME CONTACT YOU HAVE LOTS OF EXPERIENCE

@carlosl5766 3 ай бұрын

Streetspeed is all giveaways now😂

@hunterwiggins6565 3 ай бұрын

Exactly why I stopped watching him, nothing against him personally but it's pretty much become the main focus of his channel

@LivingToDye 3 ай бұрын

I own 7-8 shirts from 53 supply. Only one of them was bought during a giveaway. I just genuinely love the brand and what it stands for. The quality isn't too shabby either ;)

@VictoriaShanks_ 3 ай бұрын

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@atlasreserve9111 3 ай бұрын

This is so true, i cant believe i never looked at the big picture of this. Its actually sad! 😔

@pennycopperhatch9315 3 ай бұрын

This goes for ANY type of "Giveaway"......or if you go on any Game Show and win Prizes too!...

@ChristianTaylor3 3 ай бұрын

Respect for stopping the giveaways. Keep up with everything you’re doing. You’re the only channel of all the car related channels that I still watch because you’re relatable. Really excited to see more drift content with the bmw wagon!

@VictoriaShanks_ 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sticking around!❤

@infiniteprojects808 3 ай бұрын

can you offer some free information? I just want to know where I can order a Uras Kit like your R34 ?

@nixondude 3 ай бұрын

Cool man, I bought some socks before the giveaways because I loved what you preached. That's all I could afford at the time.

@OLegndz 3 ай бұрын

I seriously couldnt expect less from you Evan, huge props!

@dylanshepherd6232 3 ай бұрын

I love my late nights long drives keychain! its on the keys to my 88 f150! Id love to show you pics of it but i cant send em on here!

@Xtreme_Motorsports 3 ай бұрын

I’ve seen it for years, and I knew you would realize at some point, I always wondered why you kept doing giveaways but I’m glad you realized and are putting this out there

@stevenskoog 3 ай бұрын

I give you so much respect for making this decision, you're doing a great job and keep those amazing videos coming Evan! I'm sure i can speak for the vast majority of us who are subscribers when i say we're extremely proud of you for how far you've come and can't wait to see what the future brings!

@cloud9cars511 3 ай бұрын

2024 is the year to rebuild cars! 6 years since the wreck of my mazda mx3. Finally get to start on it this year and excited for it.

@Devinh1018 3 ай бұрын

I never even thought about it as gambling but it definitely makes sense now. I respect this God bless you

@ViJoL04 3 ай бұрын

Evan if youtube has ''hidden'' your channel have you considered doing some kind of garage live where you build the cars on example on twitch on live? And upload those live's (edited version) to your youtube channel. It could be nice to watch car building lives. Keep up the good work, and don't let youtube screw up your work.

@PupWishh 3 ай бұрын

Missed you Evan. Bring on the builds!

@aw6545 3 ай бұрын

Regardless, congratulations man, moving forward and evolving nonetheless as a whole is the entire goal. If you can't work on you, we can't work on US as an industry of fucking LOVING CUSTOMIZING CARS!!! To the rest of the people, the giveaways are cool, I love giving to people but unless it's in an honest time of need, it makes it feel "sold out" to be honest.

@CxlebHan 3 ай бұрын

This is a title I can stand behind

@lordrc9610 3 ай бұрын

first video i have watched in a while but i would hope i speak for everyone when i say i hope you build and stick with cars. Is that the 350z with the ls or is that dead and gone?

@n1ccerouswinters704 3 ай бұрын

Well I get it like the fact that you are being real and explaining apricate it !

@chadmurphy5671 3 ай бұрын

First video I've seen in awhile, I miss the content you had before. Like teaching your sister to drive it was funny.

@d3mara 3 ай бұрын

W Evan. Huge respect.

@francoisvanlits1099 3 ай бұрын

Lots of love from South Africa. Keep it up Evan and the rest of the Shanks fam ❤

@aaronmartirano 3 ай бұрын

I don’t feel like we needed an explanation as too why you don’t want to do giveaways any longer. Lol and to be honest, I’ve been following you for going on 5 years now and you have always had cars that are unfinished and I’ve continued to watch your videos to see what you ended up doing with the cars and then they never get finished or ever worked on so with that being said I’m very excited to see you get back to the nitty gritty and start getting some of those builds done 💪🏼 LETSSS GOOO and leave this in the past!!

@jackgray1402 3 ай бұрын

These give aways are definitely just like buying scratch tickets. I see probably 20 different ones on Facebook each day. I'm glad that you are focused on your own stuff now and enjoying cars again. 😁

@sharazmodz6682 3 ай бұрын

I'll still buy merch anyways, but one of those white reflective windbreakers would be cool to put back on the store, I ruined mine with car juices.

@kevindesjadon2569 3 ай бұрын

This is why i will always support Evan forever. He tells you the truth and holds nothing back, he truly cares about the people. You are a pure soul and a great person Evan

@anthonygoode9871 3 ай бұрын

I get 2 to 3 different TikTok’s a day from different companies giving away a car or cars like why is it so saturated it’s nuts

@cojofoplays1837 3 ай бұрын

Alot of the ones you see online aren't even a car give away. they are giving away a 2-3 year lease on a car

@bling1634 3 ай бұрын

Bro posting a video and giving out good invoice to help people makes you a winner

@jamesfair7911 3 ай бұрын

Evan KZfaq is so wack. I haven’t been getting any video notifications. 2 months and nothing. Love you bro and fam. We need an update on the stang.

@JayMke 3 ай бұрын

I like how devin niemela sells his merch with no giveaway attached

@yohan1902 3 ай бұрын

He’s not obligated to do so 🤡☠️

@JayMke 3 ай бұрын

@@yohan1902 that’s the point 🤡 ☠️

@tonitakave9775 3 ай бұрын

He does, but he doesn't really promote it on KZfaq does wheels cars etc

@ButteredUpToast 3 ай бұрын

He does illegal raffles on instagram instead

@TheRealMrRoyal 3 ай бұрын

He also does 75 part builds that are not relatable. On the plus side he usually finishes them.

@Odin_View 3 ай бұрын

I've noticed this on many channels. The giveaways are very exciting to watch and dream about, but feel like the lottery. Very weighted and low chance of winning. Still enjoy the build content and seeing how things are done with new types of tools.

@Jrittmann8 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate you keeping it real man

@umbrellawrx9999 3 ай бұрын

I've always just got merch for fun if it was nice and something to have. Never thought about the tax point of view which was in the podcast if u know u know.

@bradrivera2058 3 ай бұрын

Awesome, Evan and Victoria. Back to the roots. You guys keep it real!

@PicassoSensei 3 ай бұрын

I originally thought he just wasn’t breaking even on these giveaways

@Carverman08 3 ай бұрын

You’re a real one for this 👏🏽

@auryason3814 3 ай бұрын

ive had the cherry blossom shirt for a few years now it has genuinely been my favorite shirt ive purchased like its a really good feeling shirt but ill be here to see the many adventures giveaway or not was watching before and will for likely long after

@turbogears900 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate you bringing a stand-up person

@turbogears900 3 ай бұрын

Questions lexus sportcross or the toyota aristo. Which you think would be a better pick?

@DKRGaming 3 ай бұрын

damn i remember the evo 10 days

@DirtDude117 3 ай бұрын

It'd be interesting to see instead of giving away a car you give away a "build list" and help build their vehicle like Speed Academy. Gives some crazy flavor, some One Take vibes, and fans get to be a part of the channel!

@DrewFit 3 ай бұрын

80Eighty started in 2014. They were one of the firsts to do the car giveaway.

@Vnyatka 3 ай бұрын

I wonder how the giveaway cars are doing these days

@gemini_beck7520 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your content/ word

@beardedfern 3 ай бұрын

You’re completely right, the car community as a whole needs to go back to its roots. Just for the love of cars. Eighty80 I believe was one of the first to make a MASSIVE profit off giveaways. Imagine the money they make to give away modded lambos with 60k cash. They make MASSIVE money. Glad to see you doing the lord work brother. 🙏🏽

@Alexander-sr5fg 3 ай бұрын

"just a couple of us basically started this", because 80eighty, tuner cult, etc were just doing raffles that coincidentally also included a JDM car you won in trade for purchasing clothing... Hmm