Second Gear Life
About Second Gear Life
Second Gear Life is a blog themed around one idea: “Shift gears once more, and start driving through life again.”
It is written by an author deeply inspired by Japanese cars from the 1980s onward — a personal story of passion, setbacks, and rebirth through cars.
Here, I hope to share inspiration not only with car enthusiasts, but with anyone who seeks to live life in their own way.
About This Blog
This blog explores both life and cars — a story of starting over, told from two perspectives.
Main Topics:
- 🇯🇵 Legendary Japanese cars (AE86, S2000, Silvia, and more)
- 🧰 Maintenance, restoration, and repair experiences
- 🏁 Track driving and drift practice stories
- 💬 Personal struggles — addiction, family, and recovery
- 🌏 Selling Japanese car parts overseas via eBay and Shopify
This isn’t just a blog about cars — it’s a journey about life itself, told through the lens of driving.
The Cars That Shaped My Life
Honda S2000
My current car — a symbol of rebirth. It reminded me of the pure joy of driving, and helped me shift gears in life once more.
Toyota AE86 Trueno (Late Model)
I drove it through the mountains, practiced at open lots, and drifted at circuits. It taught me the true joy of driving from the heart.
Nissan Silvia S15
Purchased as a step-up from the AE86. I didn’t do much sports driving, but it expanded my world as a high-performance FR car.
💬 Each of these three cars marks a milestone in my life. They are all part of “Second Gear Life,” and they continue to shape who I am today.
Latest Episodes
The “Episode” series tells stories of the author’s past, struggles, and rebirth — serialized in both English and Japanese.
Conclusion
Second Gear Life is a place to shift gears once again — and start driving through life.
Every story about cars connects to a story about life. And I’ll keep sharing both, one journey at a time.
Next Episode → Episode 02: My Father’s Taxi and My Mother’s Gamble
